Meaning of the word "percussion instrument" in English

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percussion instrument

US /pɚˈkʌʃ.ən ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
UK /pəˈkʌʃ.ən ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
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Noun

a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater, or by being struck, scraped, or shaken by hand

Example:
The drums are the most common type of percussion instrument.
She plays several percussion instruments, including the xylophone and the marimba.