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Meaning of percussive instrument

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

percussive

Pronunciation:/pəˈkʌsɪv//pɚˈkʌsɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. A percussive phone.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Characterized by percussion; caused by or related to the action of striking or pounding something.

    Example: He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action.

  2. Produced by striking organs together, for example, smacking the lips or gnashing the teeth.