Percussion

Pronunciation: /pərˈkʌʃən/

Definitions of percussion

noun a musical instrument played by striking or shaking, such as drums or cymbals

Example Sentences

A1 I like the sound of percussion instruments.

A2 She plays the percussion in the school band.

B1 The percussion section of the orchestra adds depth to the music.

B2 The percussionist showcased their skills during the concert.

C1 The intricate rhythms of the percussion ensemble captivated the audience.

C2 The percussion soloist received a standing ovation for their performance.

Examples of percussion in a Sentence

formal The percussion section of the orchestra includes instruments like timpani, snare drum, and cymbals.

informal I love playing percussion in the school band because it's so much fun.

slang The percussionist totally rocked out on the drums during the concert.

figurative The rain on the roof sounded like a gentle percussion orchestra.

Grammatical Forms of percussion

• past tense: percussed
• plural: percussions
• comparative: more percussive
• superlative: most percussive
• present tense: percusses
• future tense: will percussion
• perfect tense: has percussed
• continuous tense: is percussing
• singular: percussion
• positive degree: percussion
• infinitive: to percussion
• gerund: percussing
• participle: percussing

Origin and Evolution of percussion

First Known Use: 1535 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'percussion' originated from the Latin word 'percussio' which means a striking or hitting.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the act of striking or hitting, the word 'percussion' evolved to specifically refer to the striking of musical instruments to produce sound. Over time, it has also come to encompass a medical term for tapping on a part of the body to diagnose underlying conditions.