percussion
Definitions
The striking of one body against another with some sharpness, typically to produce a sound.
Musical instruments played by striking with the hand or with a handheld or pedal-operated stick or beater.
A medical technique of tapping the body surface to determine the density of the underlying tissue by the sound produced.
Examples
The orchestra's percussion section added a dramatic flair to the symphony.
She has been taking lessons to improve her skills on various percussion instruments.