kakegoe
Kakegoe, written in Japanese as 掛け声 and romanized as kakegoe, is a term used in Japanese performing arts to describe vocal interjections or shouted cues that accompany a performance. The literal meaning is "call-out" or "shout," and the practice functions as a tool to convey timing, rhythm, and energy, while also helping performers communicate with one another and with the audience. Kakegoe can be pre-arranged as part of a piece or improvised in the moment, and it may be delivered by a single performer, by a section of players, or in unison across the group. The tradition spans various genres, from traditional theatre and dance to contemporary musical performances.
In taiko drumming, kakegoe are a distinctive feature. Players vocalize short syllables during or between strokes
Kakegoe has historical roots in ensemble performance in Japan and remains a core element of many modern