Word Games Pro Dictionary

percussion

noun

The act of exploding a percussion cap

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɚˈkʌʃən

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The act of exploding a percussion cap

noun

  1. The act of playing a percussion instrument

noun

  1. Tapping a part of the body for diagnostic purposes

noun

  1. The section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments

Similar words

Synonyms

pleximetry

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Keep exploring

B2 Words More vocabulary graded at B2. Learn B2 English Everything for B2 Upper Intermediate learners: the course, word lists, articles and practice. B2 Upper Intermediate Course Free lessons with examples, worksheets and quizzes. English Level Test Is this your level? Find out with a free test. Word Unscrambler Build words from mixed letters. Scrabble Finder Find playable words and scores.
Scroll to Top