Synonyms

percussive

American

[per-kuhs-iv] / pərˈkʌs ɪv /

adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by percussion.

Other Word Forms

nonpercussive adjective
percussively adverb
percussiveness noun
unpercussive adjective

Etymology

Origin of percussive

First recorded in 1785–95; percuss(ion) + -ive

Example Sentences

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He arrived in New York City in the early 1960s, and by the age of 20 drew attention to his plays, a riot of percussive energy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dying fish should also be given "a non-recoverable percussive blow to the head of the fish to render it immediately insensible".

From BBC

The music is urgent and highly percussive with small drums, and Mr. Ross’s vibes create alluring propulsion.

From The Wall Street Journal

“These kinds of celebrations, you can never have too many,” infielder Miguel Rojas shouted in Spanish over a loud soundtrack of percussive music that played in a loop.

From Los Angeles Times

Listen to his tightly harmonized vocals in “Send It On” or to the gorgeously murky electric piano in “One Mo’Gin” or to the knotty percussive crosstalk in “Sugah Daddy.”

From Los Angeles Times

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