percussive

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The music is urgent and highly percussive with small drums, and Mr. Ross’s vibes create alluring propulsion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Even John Tesh’s “Roundball Rock” — the infectious percussive theme song used during the era — is returning.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

It's the only song that really leans into the showgirl concept, with a percussive tap-dancing interlude and ostentatious key changes, as the stars trade lines about their cut-throat industry.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

What you could hear of Sondergard’s contribution was a starkly effective percussive response from the orchestra.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

But it is important to distinguish between the first pair and the second: one deals with space and place; the other with percussive force.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton