percussion instrument
noun
: a musical instrument (such as a drum, xylophone, or maraca) sounded by striking, shaking, or scraping
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In North Miami’s Electric Air Studios, surrounded by a collection of Gibson guitars, a grand piano and various percussion instruments, Edgar Barrera earlier in December found himself in an unusual position: in the spotlight.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Tabla, a percussion instrument, is one of the essential ingredients of Indian classical music − and Hussain was widely considered its greatest living virtuoso.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Hussain was considered the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair of hand drums that’s the main percussion instrument in Indian classical music.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Along with typical orchestral instruments like the violin and cello were traditional Arabic instruments, like the oud, the zither-like qanun, and the daf, a percussion instrument made of leather stretched over a circular frame, creating a grand spectacle.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Tabla, a percussion instrument, is one of the essential ingredients of Indian classical music − and Hussain was widely considered its greatest living virtuoso.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Hussain was considered the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair of hand drums that’s the main percussion instrument in Indian classical music.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Along with typical orchestral instruments like the violin and cello were traditional Arabic instruments, like the oud, the zither-like qanun, and the daf, a percussion instrument made of leather stretched over a circular frame, creating a grand spectacle.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Percussion instrument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percussion%20instrument. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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