percussion
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Although technically written in 4/4 time, the piano and percussion play eighth-note triplets throughout, creating a soothing, hypnotic effect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Fleshwater’s crystalline guitar leads and tidal currents of noise hit so much harder for the revving percussion, which moves with the dexterity of metal and hardcore.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
He added that he has often been offended by "people who have cliches about African music, who expect Africa to produce a certain type of sound" via instruments such as the kora or percussion.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
But fans will have to wait until 17 April to find out if the album includes any of the konnakol vocal percussion it's named after.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
As the pulsing percussion increased in volume and tempo, it was accompanied by chanting in a wailing language.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Vocabulary lists containing percussion
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