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lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead
folk song and dance performed by a group
leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
乾杯の音頭を取ってください。
Please lead the toast.
彼が盆踊りの音頭を取った。
He led the Bon dance.
新企画の音頭を取る人が要る。
We need someone to take the lead on the new project.