percussive
adjective
per·cus·sive
pər-ˈkə-siv 
1
: of or relating to percussion
especially
: operative or operated by striking
2
: having powerful impact
percussively
adverb
percussiveness
noun
Examples of percussive in a Sentence
The song had a punchy, percussive rhythm.
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
As a three-piece, the band cushions their latest creations with percussive highlights.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
But even amid more fervid movements like the second and fifth, Segev radiated calm confidence through their percussive chords and fingerboard-spanning dexterity.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
The device comes with a full lineup of attachments, including three percussive heads, a cleansing ring, LED light therapy targeting acne and fine lines, and a microcurrent attachment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for percussive
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“Percussive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percussive. Accessed 11 Aug. 2025.
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