percussive

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Festivalgoers were spilling out of the tent to catch a glimpse of their percussive, high energy performance that straddles the line between jazz, funk, reggae and carnival.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

This results in percussive sounds of body parts clapping against one another and the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

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 • Nov. 28, 2025

“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 • Oct. 18, 2025

There followed percussive thumping as they stepped out and swung the doors shut.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover