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percussion section

/pərˈkʌʃən ˈsɛkʃən/

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B2formalcommonart/pərˈkʌʃən ˈsɛkʃən/

The part of an orchestra or musical ensemble that consists of instruments played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums, cymbals, xylophones, and tambourines.

  • 🇷🇺Часть оркестра или музыкального ансамбля, состоящая из инструментов, на которых играют ударами, встряхиванием или скребками, таких как барабаны, тарелки, ксилофоны и бубны.
  1. Musical instrument group B2 formal

    The section of an orchestra or band that contains instruments which produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped.

    • The percussion section includes drums, cymbals, and xylophones.
    • The conductor asked the percussion section to play more softly.
    • In a symphony orchestra, the percussion section is usually at the back.

    🇷🇺Группа ударных инструментов