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
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The song had a punchy, percussive rhythm.
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Ronan bopped her head, and the students were asked to move an arm up and down to the beat of a percussive metronome, while the researchers measured their accuracy.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
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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Results of the new study stunned scientists The students were asked to move their preferred arm in a fluid, up-and-down motion to the beat of a percussive metronome at three different tempos, 112, 120 and 128 beats per minute, with 120 being the only beat the seal was familiar with.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Stomp the gas and the flat-six crescendos while letting off releases a raspy symphony accompanied by percussive bangs and pops.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
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.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Results of the new study stunned scientists The students were asked to move their preferred arm in a fluid, up-and-down motion to the beat of a percussive metronome at three different tempos, 112, 120 and 128 beats per minute, with 120 being the only beat the seal was familiar with.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Stomp the gas and the flat-six crescendos while letting off releases a raspy symphony accompanied by percussive bangs and pops.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for percussive
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“Percussive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percussive. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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