189+ Words that rhyme with percussion
Percussion is a 3-syllable word with 189 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are depression, obsession, overpopulation. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of percussion
- noun
- the act of playing a percussion instrument
- the act of exploding a percussion cap
- the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments
2 syllables
3 syllables
- depression
- obsession
- ablation
- ablution
- abortion
- accession
- aggression
- apportion
- aspersion
- assertion
- aversion
- combustion
- commotion
- compassion
- compression
- concession
- concussion
- confession
- contortion
- conversion
- deflation
- demotion
- desertion
- digression
- dilution
- discretion
- discussion
- dispersion
- distortion
- diversion
- egression
- elution
- emersion
- emotion
- excursion
- exertion
- expression
- extortion
- immersion
- impression
- incaution
- incursion
- inflation
- insertion
- inversion
- locution
- oblation
- oppression
- perversion
- pincushion
- pollution
- possession
- precaution
- precession
- procession
- profession
- progression
- promotion
- proportion
- reapportion
- reassertion
- recession
- recursion
- refashion
- reflation
- regression
- repression
- reversion
- secession
- solution
- stagflation
- submersion
- subversion
- succession
- suppression
- transfusion
- transgression
- aleutian
- confucian
- volution
- cistercian
- eversion
- conflation
- impassion
- ingression
- reinsertion
- deration
- traducian
- retortion
- ilyushin
- abstersion
- lacertian
- obversion
4 syllables
- absolution
- allocution
- attribution
- constitution
- contemplation
- contribution
- convolution
- decompression
- destitution
- devolution
- diminution
- disinflation
- dispossession
- disproportion
- dissolution
- distribution
- elocution
- evolution
- execution
- extraversion
- extroversion
- indiscretion
- institution
- intercession
- interspersion
- introversion
- involution
- legislation
- persecution
- prepossession
- prosecution
- prostitution
- repercussion
- repossession
- resolution
- restitution
- retribution
- retrogression
- revolution
- substitution
- lilliputian
- rosicrucian
- supersession
- ambiversion
- retroversion
- belorussian
- consecution
- reinstitution
- retrocession
5 syllables
Examples of "percussion" in lyrics
See how percussion is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"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
What do these rhymes mean?
- ablation
- surgical removal of a body part or tissue the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers
- ablution
- the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
- depression
- a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity a long-term
- obsession
- an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
- overpopulation
- too much population
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "percussion" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like depression, obsession, overpopulation create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "percussion" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.