percussion (Meaning)
percussion (n)
the act of playing a percussion instrument
the act of exploding a percussion cap
the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments
tapping a part of the body for diagnostic purposes
percussion (n.)
The act of percussing, or striking one body against another; forcible collision, esp. such as gives a sound or report.
Hence: The effect of violent collision; vibratory shock; impression of sound on the ear.
The act of tapping or striking the surface of the body in order to learn the condition of the parts beneath by the sound emitted or the sensation imparted to the fingers. is said to be immediate if the blow is directly upon the body; if some interventing substance, as a pleximeter, is, used, it is called mediate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of percussion
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percussion Sentence Examples
- The rhythmic pounding of the percussion instruments filled the concert hall.
- She played the percussion with a vigor that shattered the silence.
- The tabla's intricate percussion patterns created a mesmerizing soundscape.
- The drummer's percussion thundered through the crowd, electrifying the atmosphere.
- The claves' sharp percussion provided a syncopated pulse to the salsa music.
- She studied the percussion score, marveling at its complexity.
- The percussion section of the orchestra added a rich tapestry of sound to the composition.
- The xylophone's metallic percussion shimmered like raindrops on a roof.
- The pandeiro's lively percussion brought a festive spirit to the carnival.
- The thunderclap's sudden percussion shook the ground beneath their feet.
FAQs About the word percussion
the act of playing a percussion instrument, the act of exploding a percussion cap, the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments, tapping
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The rhythmic pounding of the percussion instruments filled the concert hall.
She played the percussion with a vigor that shattered the silence.
The tabla's intricate percussion patterns created a mesmerizing soundscape.
The drummer's percussion thundered through the crowd, electrifying the atmosphere.
