percussion
UK [pə'kʌʃ.ən] US [pɚ-] noun uncountable
■musical instruments that you play by hitting them with your hand or an object such as a stick 打击乐器，敲击乐器•Drums, tambourines and cymbals are all percussion instruments.鼓、铃鼓和铜钹都是打击乐器。 •Jean plays the guitar and her brother is on percussion (= plays percussion instruments).琼弹奏吉他，她弟弟演奏打击乐器。 Compare brass ; woodwind |