Meaning of percussion in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pərˈkəʃən/

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  1. Noun

    percussion

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin percussio(n-), from the verb percutere‘to strike forcibly’ (see percuss)

    Definitions

    1. the act of playing a percussion instrument
  2. 2. the act of exploding a percussion cap
  3. 3. the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments
  4. 4. tapping a part of the body for diagnostic purposes

    Derived terms

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