Meaning of the word "percussion instrument" in English
What does "percussion instrument" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
percussion instrument
US /pɚˈkʌʃ.ən ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
UK /pəˈkʌʃ.ən ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
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:
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The drums are the most common type of percussion instrument.
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She plays several percussion instruments, including the xylophone and the marimba.