Taktstock

Japanese: Taktstock
Taktstock

…Today, the phrase “to take the baton” is used synonymously with conducting music by clearly indicating the beat and rhythm. In Japan, the baton (Taktstock, bâton) used in such situations is also sometimes called “takt.” It has been said since ancient times that a baton or other implement is used to clearly show the leader’s movements and instructions when performing with a large group of people (chorus or ensemble). …

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Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…今日〈タクトをとる〉といえば,拍や拍子を明示することで,音楽を指揮することと同義的な言い回しにも用いられる。また日本では,その際に用いる指揮棒(タクトシュトックTaktstock,バトンbâton)のこともタクトということがある。 多人数での演奏(合唱や合奏)の際,リーダーの動作や指示をはっきり見せようとして,棒などを利用することは古くからあったろう。…

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