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percussively Definition


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percussion
noun
    1. The striking of one hard object against another.
    2a. Musical instruments played by striking, eg drums, cymbals, xylophone, etc;
    2b. These instruments collectively as a section of an orchestra.
    3. medicine.
      An auscultation technique whereby part of the body is examined by tapping it with the fingers.
Derivative: percussional
adj
    Derivative: percussive
    adj
      Derivative: percussively
      adverb
        Etymology: 16c: from Latin percussio striking, from percutere; see percuss.



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