percussion instrument

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A musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater.

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  • The drum is a common percussion instrument in most bands.
  • She learned to play a variety of percussion instruments at school.
  • Timpani are considered a tuned percussion instrument.
  • He added a unique percussion instrument to the orchestral piece.
  • Modern music often uses electronic percussion instruments.
  • The museum displays ancient percussion instruments from Africa.
  • Vibraphones are melodic percussion instruments.
  • Every student in the class tried a different percussion instrument.
  • The xylophone is a well-known percussion instrument for children.
  • Percussion instruments provide the rhythmic foundation of the ensemble.