1. musical instruments that are played by being struck, shaken, or scraped
Usage: music
2. the striking of one object against another to produce sound
3. a medical technique of tapping the body to examine internal organs
Usage: medical

Examples

• The percussion section includes drums, cymbals, and tambourines.
• She plays percussion in the school band.
• The doctor used percussion to check the patient’s chest.
• The percussion of the hammer against the nail echoed through the workshop.
• Percussion instruments provide the rhythm for most songs.
• The orchestra’s percussion added drama to the finale.