percussion


Definition: Meaning of, percussion in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pəˈkʌʃ(ə)n /

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  1. musical instruments such as drums, bells etc which you play by hitting them
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  2. the percussion (section) the people in an ORCHESTRA or band that play musical instruments such as drums, bells etc
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  3. formal the sound or effect of two things hitting each other with great force
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percussion used in phrases

  • percussion cap (noun)
    1. a detonator that explodes when struck
  • percussion instrument (noun)
    1. a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
  • percussion section (noun)
    1. the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments
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