percussive

Meanings

• The act of producing sound by striking an object.

  - "He played the drums in the band."
  - "The sound of raindrops on the window was a soothing percussive sound."

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Rhymes

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persevere , revere , terse , verse

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Homophones

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1. Percussive () : The act of producing sound by striking an object.
   

2. Percussionist () : A person who plays the percussive instruments, such as drums, cymbals, and maracas.
   

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Variants

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percussive , percussively , percussiveness , percussivenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'percutere', which means 'to strike through'.

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1. The term 'percussive' is derived from the Latin word 'percutere', which means 'to strike through'. In the context of music and sound, the term 'percussive' refers to the act of producing sound by striking an object. For instance, a drum is a percussive instrument because it produces sound by striking the drumhead with a drumstick. Similarly, a maraca is a percussive instrument because it produces sound by shaking the maraca, which causes the small seeds inside to rattle against the walls of the maraca. In summary, the term 'percussive' refers to the act of producing sound by striking an object.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rhythm:

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Culture

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In various cultures and societies, percussive sounds have been used for different purposes. For instance, in some African cultures, drumming has been used for communication, entertainment, and spiritual rituals. Similarly, in some Asian cultures, the sound of temple bells has been used for meditation and spiritual practices.

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