percussive
adjective/pərˈkʌsɪv/
Frequency rank: #18,714 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
relating to or producing sound by striking or hitting.
Example sentence
The drummer's percussive style gave the song an energetic, powerful feel.
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