Definition of percussion

percussionnoun

bộ gõ

/pəˈkʌʃn//pərˈkʌʃn/

The word "percussion" comes from the Latin verb "percutere," which means "to strike" or "to beat." In musical terminology, percussion refers to instruments that are played by being struck, shaken, or scraped. Examples of percussion instruments include drums, timpani, xylophones, marimbas, vibraphones, cymbals, and chimes. The term "percussion" was adopted by western music in the early 19th century to describe a new type of instrumental ensemble that emphasized rhythmic accent and timbre over melody and harmony. Today, percussion is an essential component of many genres of music, from classical symphonies to pop songs and film scores. In traditional music cultures around the world, percussion instruments are used in a variety of contexts, from religious and ceremonial occasions to secular music and dance performances.

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musical instruments that you play by hitting them with your hand or with a stick, for example drums

nhạc cụ mà bạn chơi bằng cách đánh chúng bằng tay hoặc bằng gậy, ví dụ như trống

Example:
  • percussion instruments

    nhạc cụ gõ

  • The track features Joey Langton on percussion.

    Bài hát có sự góp mặt của Joey Langton trên bộ gõ.

the players of percussion instruments in an orchestra

những người chơi nhạc cụ gõ trong một dàn nhạc

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