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percussion

/pərˈsɛʃən/ noun · British & US
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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."

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