noun
- plural of percussor; persons or instruments that strike or tap, especially in medical examination or musical performance
Usage: medical: refers to doctors or examiners who use percussion techniques; musical: refers to musicians who play percussion instruments
Examples
- The percussors in the orchestra created a rich, layered sound.
- During the physical exam, the percussors used small hammers to test the patient's reflexes.
- Skilled percussors can diagnose internal conditions by listening to the sounds produced by tapping.
- The band's percussors kept perfect time throughout the performance.
- Medical students learned to become effective percussors through repeated practice.