Percussion Instrument (Noun)

Meaning

A musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Percussive Instrument

Hypernyms

• Instrument

Hyponyms

• Tympanum
• Vibraharp
• Tympan
• Vibes
• Orchestral Bells
• Kettledrum
• Castanets
• Gong
• Forte-piano
• Tam-tam
• Clappers
• Membranophone
• Bell
• Tympani
• Timpani
• Pianoforte
• Finger Cymbals
• Xylophone