Percussion: meaning, definitions and examples
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percussion
[ pəˈkʌʃ(ə)n ]
music
The striking of one body against another with some sharpness; collision; as, a percussion of the brain.
Synonyms
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.
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
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.