Percussive

Pronunciation: /pərˈkʌsɪv/

Definitions of percussive

adjective describing or relating to percussion instruments or the sound they produce

Example Sentences

A1 The percussive sound of the drums filled the room.

A2 She tapped out a percussive rhythm on the table with her fingers.

B1 The band's percussive beats got everyone on the dance floor.

B2 The percussionist showcased his percussive skills during the concert.

C1 The percussive elements added depth and complexity to the music composition.

C2 The percussive instruments were expertly played by the talented musicians.

Examples of percussive in a Sentence

formal The percussive elements of the orchestra added depth to the symphony.

informal The percussive beats in that song really make you want to dance.

slang The drummer's percussive skills are off the charts.

figurative Her words had a percussive effect on the audience, leaving them stunned.

Grammatical Forms of percussive

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

Origin and Evolution of percussive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'percussive' originated from the Latin word 'percussivus' which is derived from the verb 'percutere' meaning 'to strike'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'percussive' has evolved to refer to anything related to striking or hitting, particularly in the context of music and sound production.