Percussion Definition & Meaning

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

"Percussion" in song lyrics

See how percussion is used in real songs:

  • "Plus I'm feeling me rushing up in your country percussion"
    Blackalicious f/ Lyrics Born, Saul Williams — Release
  • "Beat that devil like you beatin percussion"
    Bolo Gah f/ Jim Kelly — Fasten Them Buttons
  • "And my breath, they keep it rushing, my chest, with deep percussion"
    Brother Ali — Sleepwalker

Usage tips for "percussion"

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