percussion

unzählbar

A noun referring to the striking or tapping of a surface, often associated with musical instruments that produce sound when struck, or with a medical diagnostic technique involving tapping the body.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das das Schlagen oder Klopfen auf eine Oberfläche bezeichnet, oft im Zusammenhang mit Musikinstrumenten, die durch Anschlagen einen Klang erzeugen, oder mit der medizinischen Untersuchungsmethode des Abklopfens des Körpers.

1. Playing percussion instruments B1 formal art

   The act of striking or shaking a musical instrument to produce sound.

   • The drummer's percussion was the highlight of the concert.
   • She studied percussion at the music academy.
   • The rhythm section relies heavily on skilled percussion.

   🇩🇪Perkussion spielen

2. Exploding a percussion cap C1 formal technical

   The act of detonating a small explosive charge, typically used in firearms or pyrotechnics.

   • The percussion of the cap ignited the gunpowder.
   • Old rifles used a percussion mechanism to fire.
   • The fireworks display began with a loud percussion.

   🇩🇪Zündung eines Zündhütchens

   Synonyme: detonationdischargefiringignition

3. Section of a band or orchestra B1 formal art

   The group of musicians in an ensemble who play percussion instruments.

   • The percussion section added energy to the symphony.
   • He joined the percussion in the school band.
   • The orchestra's percussion was perfectly synchronized.

   🇩🇪Schlagzeuggruppe

   Synonyme: battery

4. Diagnostic tapping C1 formal medical

   A medical technique where a doctor taps a part of the body to assess underlying structures.

   • The doctor used percussion to check for fluid in the lungs.
   • Percussion of the abdomen helps detect organ enlargement.
   • She learned percussion techniques during her medical training.

   🇩🇪Perkussion

• percussions plural form
• percussions' possessive plural form
• percussion's possessive singular form