percussion
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for percussion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Musical instruments played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums and cymbals.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use percussion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin percussio, "a striking", from percutere, "to strike through" (per- + quatere, "to shake").
Full origin of percussion →Frequently asked questions
What does “percussion” mean?
The word “percussion” means musical instruments played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums and cymbals. In plain terms, anything to do with hitting or striking — most commonly, drums and similar instruments in music.
How do you pronounce “percussion”?
“Percussion” is pronounced p-KUH-shuhn (/pɚˈkʌʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “percussion” in a sentence?
Here is “percussion” used in a sentence: “The percussion section kept the beat steady throughout the piece.”
What part of speech is “percussion”?
“Percussion” is a noun.
Where does the word “percussion” come from?
The word “percussion” comes from Latin. From Latin percussio, "a striking", from percutere, "to strike through" (per- + quatere, "to shake").
Is “percussion” a common word?
“Percussion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “percussion” have?
“Percussion” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: musical instruments played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums and cymbals.