一いち番ばん太だい鼓こMeaningsNoun1. beating of a drum as a signal to announce the opening (beginning) of an event (theatrical performance, festival, etc.)Kanji used一one番place in a series太plump鼓drumPitch accentいちばんだいこComposed of一いち番ばんnumber one; first; first place; best; most; game; round; bout; as a test; as an experiment; …Noun太たい鼓こdrumNoun