Percussion: meaning, definitions and examples

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percussion

 

[ pəˈkʌʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

The striking of one body against another with some sharpness; collision; as, a percussion of the brain.

Synonyms

hit, impact, strike

Examples of usage

  • The percussion of the drum added rhythm to the music.
  • She played the percussion instruments with great skill.
  • The percussion section of the orchestra includes drums and cymbals.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

The act of tapping or striking the surface of the body in order to detect evidence of fluid within a cavity, determine the density of a part, dislodge calculi, etc.

Synonyms

hit, strike, tap

Examples of usage

  • The doctor performed a percussion on the patient's chest to check for fluid buildup.
  • Percussion is often used to diagnose conditions in the abdomen.

Translations

Translations of the word "percussion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 percussão

🇮🇳 तालवाद्य

🇩🇪 Schlagzeug

🇮🇩 perkusi

🇺🇦 ударні інструменти

🇵🇱 perkusja

🇯🇵 打楽器 (だがっき)

🇫🇷 percussion

🇪🇸 percusión

🇹🇷 perküsyon

🇰🇷 타악기 (타악기)

🇸🇦 إيقاع

🇨🇿 bicí nástroje

🇸🇰 bicie nástroje

🇨🇳 打击乐 (dǎjíyuè)

🇸🇮 tolkala

🇮🇸 slagverk

🇰🇿 ұрып ойнайтын аспаптар

🇬🇪 დასარტყმელი ინსტრუმენტები

🇦🇿 zərb alətləri

🇲🇽 percusión

Word origin

The word 'percussion' originated from the Latin word 'percussio', which means a striking. It has been used in English since the 16th century. Percussion instruments have been used in various cultures throughout history for communication, rituals, and music. The development of percussion in Western music led to the inclusion of percussion sections in orchestras and bands.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,515, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.