Definitions

1. noun

the act of hitting or beating something, especially to produce a musical sound; the musical part of an orchestra played by percussion instruments

“The percussion section of the orchestra was the loudest at the concert.”

2. noun

a type of musical instrument, such as a drum, cymbal, or gong, that is played by hitting or beating it

“The percussionist used a variety of drums to create the rhythm in the song.”

3. verb

to hit or beat something, especially to produce a musical sound

“The drummer percussed the drums to create a loud rhythm.”

4. noun

a type of medical treatment, especially the use of shock waves to break up kidney stones

“The doctor prescribed a course of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, a form of medical percussion.”