(music) An idiophone that produces sound when it vibrates due to being struck by an object that does not vibrate; a xylophone-like instrument played percussively.

plural of percussion instrument

(music) Any percussion instrument that can be held in the hand.

(firearms) A kind of lock for a gun in which a hammer strikes upon a percussion cap on the nipple, igniting the charge.

plural of percussion hammer

A small hammer for percussion in medical diagnosis.

plural of percussion lock

A fuse in a projectile set in action by concussion when the projectile strikes the object.

plural of percussion fuse

plural of percussion bullet