percussion — musical instruments that produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: musical instruments that produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈkʌʃən/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's percussion practice at 2 AM sounds like a construction site having a tantrum.
- The percussion section got so excited during the finale that they nearly launched their cymbals into orbit.
- She specializes in African percussion and can make a djembe sing better than most pop stars.
percussion
NOUN[/pərˈkʌʃən/]
musical instruments that produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped
The percussion section drives the entire orchestra with thunderous energy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Percussion derives from Latin percutere, meaning 'to strike' or 'to beat.' The term evolved from the notion of striking or hitting forcefully, much like a drummer striking a drum.
Breakdown
per- (through, thoroughly) + cutere (to strike, beat). The prefix intensifies the action of striking, creating the sense of striking through or striking forcefully.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor's percussion practice at 2 AM sounds like a construction site having a tantrum.”
“The percussion section got so excited during the finale that they nearly launched their cymbals into orbit.”
“She specializes in African percussion and can make a djembe sing better than most pop stars.”
“The doctor used percussion to examine the patient's chest for any abnormalities.”
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