Associations to the word «Percussive»

Wiktionary

PERCUSSIVE, adjective. Characterized by percussion; caused by or related to the action of striking or pounding something
PERCUSSIVE MAINTENANCE, noun. The use of physical concussion, a knock or a tap, in an attempt to make a malfunctioning device work.

Dictionary definition

PERCUSSIVE, adjective. Involving percussion or featuring percussive instruments; "percussive music".

Wise words

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