Percussion

/pəkˈʌʃən/

/pɝˈkəʃən/

Percussion

any musical instrument that is played by hitting with the hand or a stick, such as cymbals, drums, etc.

the act of exploding a percussion cap

the act of playing a percussion instrument

tapping a part of the body for diagnostic purposes

synonyms : pleximetry

the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments

Examples

1. Percussion needs clarity from a conductor.

2. Percussion is very important.

3. I say percussion.

4. Percussion is just rocking.