percussion
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/pərˈkʌʃn/
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/pəˈkʌʃn/
Percussion refers to musical instruments that you strike with your hands or a stick to make sound, like drums.
The band's new song has a catchy beat, thanks to the skilled percussion section.
Percussion also describes the group of musicians in an orchestra who play these types of instruments.
The percussion section of the orchestra added depth to the performance with their dynamic playing.