percussion
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The following “Lazy Daisy,” built around a loop of syncopated electronic percussion, is defined by its use of space.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"There was no instrument in the room. He used a wooden table as a percussion instrument and sang. But the producer was impressed," says Amaran.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
After a brief opening prelude, the second track, “Prophecy at 1420 MHz,” has an ominous guitar riff, thudding percussion and a pitched-down voice talking about God and run through what could be a Vocoder.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The producer grew up playing mostly play bass, with his other siblings on guitar and percussion, and his father on keys.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
He wondered whether all the sounds he heard were made by wind and percussion, or whether there were tapes as well.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
Vocabulary lists containing percussion
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