Definition of percussion section
: the group of musicians who play percussion instruments in a band or orchestra
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“Percussion section.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percussion%20section. Accessed 27 Nov. 2021.
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