percussive

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

per·cus·sive

adj \pər-ˈkə-siv\

Definition of PERCUSSIVE

1
: of or relating to percussion; especially : operative or operated by striking
2
: having powerful impact
per·cus·sive·ly adverb
per·cus·sive·ness noun

Examples of PERCUSSIVE

  1. The song had a punchy, percussive rhythm.

First Known Use of PERCUSSIVE

1793

Rhymes with PERCUSSIVE

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