percussion instrument
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nounpl: percussion instruments
instrumento de percussão
1. A musical instrument that produces sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped with hands, mallets, or other implements
The drum is one of the most common percussion instruments used in orchestras.
O tambor é um dos instrumentos de percussão mais comuns usados em orquestras.
2. Any instrument in the percussion section of an orchestra or band
She plays several percussion instruments including timpani, cymbals, and xylophones.
Ela toca vários instrumentos de percussão, incluindo tímpanos, pratos e xilofones.
In Brazilian culture, percussion instruments hold deep significance, particularly in samba, bossa nova, and forró music. The country has a rich percussion tradition with instruments like the surdo, tamborim, and agogô being integral to Carnival celebrations and daily musical life. In the USA, percussion instruments are central to jazz, rock, and orchestral traditions.
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