Percussion

usgb/pərˈkʌʃn/
noun

A group of musical instruments that you play by hitting or shaking, like drums or cymbals.

She's excellent at playing the percussion in our school's band.
Visual representation of "percussion" - A group of musical instruments that you play by hitting or shaking, like drums or cymbals.

Often appears as...

  • percussion instruments
  • percussion section
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Genre Specific

Percussion is central in genres like jazz, rock, and orchestral music, often guiding the tempo.

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In rock music, percussion provides a strong beat for the rest of the band.
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Broad Category

Percussion isn't limited to drums; it includes any instrument producing sound through hit, scraped, or shaken.

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The tambourine is a percussion instrument often used in folk music.
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Cultural Significance

Certain percussion instruments are key in cultural ceremonies and rituals around the world.

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During the festival, traditional percussion echoed throughout the village.
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