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Etymology
1. percussion
noun. ['pɝˈkʌʃən'] the act of exploding a percussion cap.
Antonyms
- end
Etymology
- percussio (Latin)
- percutio (Latin)
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Rhymes with Percussion
- discussion
- concussion
- prussian
- russian
Sentences with percussion
1. Noun, singular or mass
When you hit a stud, you will hear a noticeable difference in the percussion sound.
2. Adjective
Cymbals are percussion instruments that accompany a drum set and are used to help keep the rhythm section stable.
2. percussion
noun. ['pɝˈkʌʃən'] the act of playing a percussion instrument.
Synonyms
- music
Antonyms
- beginning
- polyphonic music
Etymology
- percussio (Latin)
- percutio (Latin)
3. percussion
noun. ['pɝˈkʌʃən'] tapping a part of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Synonyms
- auscultation
Antonyms
- polyphony
- monophonic music
Etymology
- percussio (Latin)
- percutio (Latin)
4. percussion
noun. ['pɝˈkʌʃən'] the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments.
Synonyms
- percussion section
- section
Etymology
- percussio (Latin)
- percutio (Latin)