O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

percussion

/pərˈsɛʃən/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does percussion mean?

noun

The act of hitting, striking, or shaking something to produce a sound, or the sounds produced by such actions. The art of playing musical instruments that are struck, shaken, or scraped to produce sound.

Example

"The drummer's skilled percussion added depth to the band's performance."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for percussion

Antonyms of percussion

Rhymes with percussion