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
Glass removed violins from the orchestra to achieve a dark, primordial orchestral sound along with pounding percussion.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 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
In one session, children layered percussion patterns before composing short rhythmic pieces, counting carefully to stay in time.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
A gradual crescendo in the percussion section reached a climax that woke the audience. compare with/compare to.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Vocabulary lists containing percussion
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