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PERCUSSION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Percussion.

How to pronounce percussion:

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Percussion - as a noun

The act of playing a percussion instrument

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
music9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of exploding a percussion cap

The section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
percussion sectionrhythm section

Tapping a part of the body for diagnostic purposes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pleximetry24

Example Sentences

"He played the percussion instruments in the band."
"The percussion section of the orchestra began to play."
"She studied percussion in college."
"The percussion ensemble performed a lively piece."
"The teacher demonstrated different types of percussion instruments."
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Word Game Points

Is PERCUSSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, percussion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERCUSSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PERCUSSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, percussion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERCUSSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PERCUSSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, percussion is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERCUSSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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