Percussion
Pronunciation: /pərˈkʌʃən/
Percussion (noun)
- musical instruments you hit, like drums or cymbals, to make sound.
- the sound made when something is hit or struck.
- a medical method where doctors tap the body to check for health issues.
Examples
- The band added percussion to enhance the rhythm.
- Percussion instruments can include drums and cymbals.
Common collocations: play percussion, percussion section, percussion instruments, use percussion, percussion effect