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percussion

noun

/pərˈkʌʃən/

Meaning

Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.

The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.

drumming, rhythm, beat, striking, tapping

silence, stillness

percussion instruments, percussion ensemble, percussion music, percussion section

The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy

the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry

the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircas...

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.