per·cus·sion 
/pɚˈkʌʃən/ noun
/pɚˈkʌʃən/ noun [noncount] : musical instruments (such as drums, cymbals, or xylophones) that you play by hitting or shaking
▪ He plays percussion for the band. ▪ The marimba is a percussion instrument. ▪ The song features Tito Puente on percussion. [=Tito Puente plays percussion instruments for the song] ▪ The percussion section [=the group of musicians who play percussion instruments in a band or orchestra] did a great job.
▪ He plays percussion for the band. ▪ The marimba is a percussion instrument. ▪ The song features Tito Puente on percussion. [=Tito Puente plays percussion instruments for the song] ▪ The percussion section [=the group of musicians who play percussion instruments in a band or orchestra] did a great job.
