percussion
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Although technically written in 4/4 time, the piano and percussion play eighth-note triplets throughout, creating a soothing, hypnotic effect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
As a passionate bandleader, Sahad was not just on vocals but also guitar and percussion.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
The five-part, 25-minute symphonic poem for a large orchestra rife with percussion follows Humboldt’s account of his journey to Venezuela in 1799.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
In one session, children layered percussion patterns before composing short rhythmic pieces, counting carefully to stay in time.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Can you think of some other percussion instruments that get particular pitches?
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing percussion
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