percussive

adjective per·cus·sive \pər-ˈkə-siv\

: of or relating to a percussion instrument or to the sounds that a percussion instrument makes

Full Definition of PERCUSSIVE

: of or relating to percussion; especially : operative or operated by striking

: having powerful impact

— per·cus·sive·ly adverb

— per·cus·sive·ness noun

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