The meaning of PERCUSSIVE is of or relating to percussion; especially : operative or operated by striking. How to use percussive in a sentence.

PERCUSSIVE definition: of, relating to, or characterized by percussion. See examples of percussive used in a sentence.

PERCUSSIVE definition: 1. relating to percussion instruments 2. relating to percussion instruments. Learn more.

Definition of percussive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

percussive in American English (pərˈkʌsɪv) adjective of, pertaining to, or characterized by percussion

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word percussive, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Oct 8, 2025 · percussive (comparative more percussive, superlative most percussive) He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action.

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

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English per‧cus‧sive /pəˈkʌsɪv $ pər-/ adjective [usually before noun] relating to or sounding like percussion instruments On the piano such …

4 days ago · Definitions of percussive adjective involving percussion or featuring percussive instruments “ percussive music”