percussively
6.4
To hit something to make a strong sound or beat
- adverb
- /pərˈkʌsɪvli/
:
rítmicamente
- She tapped the table percussively, keeping time with the music that played in the background.
Examples
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One of the cellists used the cello percussively by slapping the upper bouts.
Academic text (2015) -
The drummer played percussively, creating a vibrant rhythm that engaged the audience.
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During the concert, he struck the cymbals percussively, adding intensity to the performance.
Synonyms
rhythmically
vspercussively
10
4.1
In a steady pattern of sound or movement
is produced by striking or beating to make sound or rhythm
How Loud
Surface Forms
percussively positive
Morphology
percussively = percussive (transparent) = percuss + ive + ly
Regular adverb formation from 'percussive' indicating manner of striking or beating.
Etymology
Percussively comes from the word percussion, which traces back to the Latin parts per- 'through' and cutere 'to strike'. In music, instruments you hit are called percussion, so to play percussively means to make sound 'by striking' or 'by tapping' to give rhythm or a sharp effect.