percussion instrument
noun
: a musical instrument (such as a drum, xylophone, or maraca) sounded by striking, shaking, or scraping
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Three musicians on stage fulfill the traditional roles of Geddy, Neil and Alex on bass, guitar and drums for a one-on-one replica of Neil Peart’s Rotating Drum KIT with symphonic percussion instruments.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Togar chose to curate KETOK Studio with only percussion instruments to highlight his interest in creating sound through the physical action of striking matter.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The African roots of cumbia are expressed not only through its percussion instruments - the tambor alegre, the llamador and the tambora - but also through the voices of ancestors reflected in the sung dances of the region.
—Karla Gachet, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
This time her brother is happy to accept the offer of the percussion instrument.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Togar chose to curate KETOK Studio with only percussion instruments to highlight his interest in creating sound through the physical action of striking matter.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The African roots of cumbia are expressed not only through its percussion instruments - the tambor alegre, the llamador and the tambora - but also through the voices of ancestors reflected in the sung dances of the region.
—Karla Gachet, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
This time her brother is happy to accept the offer of the percussion instrument.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Percussion instrument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percussion%20instrument. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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