percussion
what it is
A percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound by being hit with an implement, shaken, rubbed, scraped, or by any other action which sets the object into vibration. The term usually applies to an object used in a rhythmic context or with musical intent.
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questions
What is percussion?
A percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound by being hit with an implement, shaken, rubbed, scraped, or by any other action which sets the object into vibration. The term usually applies to an object used in a rhythmic context or with musical intent.
What are good percussion albums to start with?
Try Audio by Blue Man Group, Afro Roots by Mongo Santamaria, Chegada by Naná Vasconcelos, and Marcel The Shell With Shoes On (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Disasterpeace.
Who are some women making percussion?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/percussion/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making percussion, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20