percussion
//pəˈkʌʃ.ən//
Noun
percussionSingular
percussionsPlural
1
Musical instruments that are played by being struck, shaken, or scraped, such as drums, cymbals, and xylophones.
The percussion section includes drums, cymbals, and tambourines.
2
The section of an orchestra or band that plays percussion instruments.
She plays in the percussion section of the school orchestra.
3
The act or action of striking one object against another with force; impact or collision.
The percussion of the hammer against the metal created a loud ringing sound.
4
A medical examination technique involving tapping on a body surface to determine the condition of underlying structures by the sound produced.
The doctor used percussion to check for fluid in the patient's lungs.