Otsuzumikata refers to a special duty that is to take charge of an otsuzumi (big drum) in Nogaku-hayashi (Japanese orchestra for Noh performance) or kabuki musical accompaniment.
大鼓方（おおつづみがた、おおかわがた）は、能楽囃子や歌舞伎鳴物において大鼓を担当する専門の職掌。