adj
percussive
puh-KUH-sihv
adj
1
Relating to or resembling the sharp, rhythmic sound of striking or pounding.
"The song opens with a percussive drumbeat."
"His typing had a percussive quality that annoyed his officemates."
How to Use Percussive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something with a sharp, beating, drum-like quality.
Common pairings
percussive sound
percussive rhythm
percussive beat
Word Forms
more percussive comparative, percussives plural, most percussive superlative
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Etymology
Formed from "percuss" (to strike) plus the adjective suffix "-ive".