percussive
adjective
per·cus·sive
pər-ˈkə-siv 
1
: of or relating to percussion
especially
: operative or operated by striking
2
: having powerful impact
percussively
adverb
percussiveness
noun
Examples of percussive in a Sentence
The song had a punchy, percussive rhythm.
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The massage gun uses Theragun's gentle level of percussive massage therapy – perfect for those who prefer a milder, soothing massage that still provides relief.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024
Daniel makes his promiscuity entertaining with the song’s steady percussive bounce.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Through a blend of percussive power and aerial grace that presents males and females on equal footing, Trinity sends a clear message of female empowerment.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
The percussive loop is, notably, the heart of the song.
—Shannon J. Effinger, SPIN, 13 Mar. 2024
The latter, which shifted between taut, noir-ish cop funk and percussive turn-up anthems, remains a highlight of the rapper’s career.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2024
The slumbering dragon awakened to the delight of hundreds as firecrackers exploded, cymbals clashed, and the percussive beat of drums reverberated throughout San Francisco’s Portsmouth Square.
—Ella Polak, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024
The Hypervolt Go2 is a powerful percussive massager that’s small enough to toss in a gym bag, while the Venom line of wearables combines heat and vibration to provide near-instant relaxation.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 7 Feb. 2024
Otherwise, the acoustic strums and percussive hits are bright and crisp, while the passive radiators do a decent job of bulking up the lows.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2024
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024
Daniel makes his promiscuity entertaining with the song’s steady percussive bounce.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Through a blend of percussive power and aerial grace that presents males and females on equal footing, Trinity sends a clear message of female empowerment.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
The percussive loop is, notably, the heart of the song.
—Shannon J. Effinger, SPIN, 13 Mar. 2024
The latter, which shifted between taut, noir-ish cop funk and percussive turn-up anthems, remains a highlight of the rapper’s career.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2024
The slumbering dragon awakened to the delight of hundreds as firecrackers exploded, cymbals clashed, and the percussive beat of drums reverberated throughout San Francisco’s Portsmouth Square.
—Ella Polak, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024
The Hypervolt Go2 is a powerful percussive massager that’s small enough to toss in a gym bag, while the Venom line of wearables combines heat and vibration to provide near-instant relaxation.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 7 Feb. 2024
Otherwise, the acoustic strums and percussive hits are bright and crisp, while the passive radiators do a decent job of bulking up the lows.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Percussive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percussive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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