percussion section

pərˈkʌʃən ˈsɛkʃən

Definition

Definition of percussion section - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

music

TECH.

group of musicians playing percussion instruments in an orchestra

TECH.

The percussion section was particularly lively in the symphony's finale.
The percussion section added a thrilling rhythm to the concert.
She joined the percussion section and played the drums.

drumline

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Expressions with percussion

percussion instrument

instrument producing sound by striking, scraping, or shaking

The drum is a common percussion instrument.

percussion tool

instrument powered by air or electricity for breaking

The demolition hammer is a percussion tool for breaking concrete.

percussion hammer

small hammer for medical reflex testing

The doctor used a percussion hammer on my knee.

percussion cap

small metal cap with explosive that ignites when struck in firearms

The percussion cap ignites the gunpowder when the hammer falls.

percussion lock

gunlock where hammer strikes a percussion cap

The antique rifle featured a percussion lock.

Expressions with section

nosebleed section

highest and farthest seats in a stadium

We got tickets in the nosebleed section for the concert.

sports section

part of a newspaper covering sports news

I always read the sports section first.

section break

division between sections in a document

Insert a section break to start a new chapter.

rhythm section

group in a band playing instruments that create the rhythm

The rhythm section kept the song moving smoothly.

section head

person responsible for leading a section within an organization

The section head approved the new schedule for weekend shifts.

clarinet section

group in a band playing clarinets

The clarinet section played beautifully during the concert.

cross-section

typical group representing a larger population

The survey included a cross-section of the community.

discussion section

class where students discuss topics

The discussion section meets every Friday to review the week's lectures.

consular section

part of an embassy or consulate that provides consular services

We waited in line outside the consular section for our visa interview.

trumpet section

group of musicians playing trumpets in an ensemble

The trumpet section played a powerful fanfare.

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siren

music

musical instrument in percussion section

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French:percussions, ...
German:Perkussionsabteilung, ...
Italian:sezione di percussioni, ...
Spanish:sección de percusión, ...
Portuguese:secção de percussão, ...
Chinese:打击乐组, ...
Japanese:打楽器セクション, ...
Arabic:قِسْم الإِيقاع, ...
Hebrew:חֲטִיבַת כְּלֵי הַהַקָּשָׁה, ...
Russian:ударная секция, ...
Ukrainian:ударна секція, ...
Hindi:तालवाद्य विभाग, ...
Bengali:পারকশন বিভাগ, ...
Catalan:secció de percussió, ...
Czech:bicí sekce, ...
Danish:slagtøjssektion, ...
Dutch:slagwerksectie, ...
Greek:τμήμα κρουστών, ...
Hungarian:ütősszekció, ...
Khmer:ក្រុមភ្លេងគោះ, ...
Korean:타악기 섹션, ...
Persian:گروه سازهای کوبه‌ای, ...
Polish:sekcja perkusyjna, ...
Portuguese (BR):seção de percussão, ...
Romanian:secțiunea de percuție, ...
Swedish:slagverkssektion, ...
Thai:ส่วนเครื่องกระทบ, ...
Turkish:vurmalı çalgılar bölümü, ...
Vietnamese:bộ gõ, ...

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