ashiko

English

Etymology 1

Noun

ashiko (plural ashikos)

1. (music) A conical drum with one open end and a head on the wide end, originating in Yoruba music.

See also

• Appendix:Glossary of membranophones

References

• 2004. Together in Rhythm: A Facilitator's Guide to Drum Circle Music. Kalani. Pg. 18.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Japanese 足甲 (ashikō).

Noun

ashiko (plural ashiko)

1. A claw-like piece attached to one's foot, used for climbing, originating among the ninjas of Japan.

Anagrams

• Hisako, kohais

Japanese

Romanization

ashiko

1. Rōmaji transcription of あしこ