percussion

• Существительное, обозначающее удар или постукивание по поверхности, часто связанное с музыкальными инструментами, издающими звук при ударе, или с медицинским диагностическим методом, включающим простукивание тела.

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.

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1. Playing percussion instrumentsB1formalart

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

   Игра на ударных инструментах

   • 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.

2. Exploding a percussion capC1formaltechnical

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

   Взрыв капсюля

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

   Synonymsdetonationdischargefiringignition

3. Section of a band or orchestraB1formalart

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

   Группа ударных инструментов

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

   Synonymsbattery

4. Diagnostic tappingC1formalmedical

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

   Перкуссия

   • 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.