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percussion

[per-kuhsh-uhn] / pərˈkʌʃ ən /


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Having already picked up percussion, she was eventually able to sit in and play with them alongside her father and uncles.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

Marks made by cutting and percussion appear on animal bones found in Ethiopia dating back some 3.4 million years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Barclay's hour-long spoken word performance draws on his upbringing in Huddersfield and his experience of the industrial landscape of northern England, against a soundtrack of live percussion and horn.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

I have a folder of Latin techno tracks that are specifically with Spanish vocals or Latin percussion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

He wondered whether all the sounds he heard were made by wind and percussion, or whether there were tapes as well.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman




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