percussion section
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Definition
Noun: - The group of musicians in a band or orchestra who play percussion instruments: This term refers specifically to the ensemble members responsible for instruments that produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped.
Usage
The term is used to identify a specific functional group within a larger musical ensemble. - The conductor asked the percussion section to play more softly during the delicate passage. - A symphony orchestra's percussion section might include timpani, snare drum, and cymbals.
Advanced Usage
- "to anchor the percussion section": To provide a steady, reliable foundation for the rhythmic elements of the music from within this group.
- The principal timpanist is crucial to anchoring the percussion section.
Variants and Related Words
- Percussionist (noun): An individual musician who plays percussion instruments.
- She is the lead percussionist in the percussion section.
Synonyms
- Rhythm section: While this can be similar, note that "rhythm section" often refers specifically to the percussive and harmonic foundation in jazz or popular music (e.g., drums, piano, bass), whereas "percussion section" is a broader, more formal term for all percussion players in classical and concert settings.
Related Phrases
- "the back of the orchestra": A common informal description of the physical location of the percussion section in a traditional orchestra layout.
- The sound of the gong came from the back of the orchestra, where the percussion section is seated.
Noun
- the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments