percussion
Pronunciación: [pərˈkʌʃən]
Palabra
Contexto: «music»
(noun) a family of musical instruments that you play by hitting them, shaking them, or scraping them. These instruments help create rhythm in music. For example, drums and tambourines belong to the percussion family.
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The percussion section of the orchestra played beautifully and added excitement to the concert.
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The band didn't include any percussion instruments, so it sounded a bit dull.
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What percussion instrument do you like to play the most?
Contexto: «physics»
(noun) the act of hitting something, which can create sound or cause something to move. For instance, when a drumstick hits a drum, that's percussion.
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The percussion of the basketball hitting the court echoed throughout the gym.
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The percussion from the toy did not make any sound because it was too soft.
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Can you explain what happens during percussion when you hit the drum?
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