nounπShareThe collision of two bodies in order to produce a sound."The percussion of the raindrops against the windowpane created a soothing rhythm. "soundmusicphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sound so produced."The percussion of raindrops against the windowpane was soothing. "soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe detonation of a percussion cap in a firearm."The old rifle fired with a loud report after the percussion. "weapontechnologymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe tapping of the body as an aid to medical diagnosis."The doctor used percussion to check for fluid buildup in the patient's lungs. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe section of an orchestra or band containing percussion instruments; such instruments considered as a group; in bands, may be separate from drum kits."The percussion section of the school band played loudly during the concert. "musicsoundgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe repeated striking of an object to break or shape it, as in percussion drilling."The carpenter used percussion to break the hard concrete for the foundation. "actiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe outer side of the hand."Using her percussion, she gently tapped the pencil on the table. "bodypartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
