percussion section

Noun

Meaning

the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments

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For the colour series (1967), a percussion section was added, to accompany the new teaser sequence at the start of each episode. Source: Internet

It was altogether more dynamic, and included a much more frenetic percussion section, for the revised teaser sequence. Source: Internet

Historically, the percussion section also employed mounted timpani that featured manual controls. Source: Internet

They are directed by UA alumnus and former Pride of Arizona member, Chad Shoopman. citation Instrumentation includes woodwinds, brass, and a marching percussion section, as well as a pomline, twirling line, and color guard. Source: Internet

Fluorescences followed a year later; it increases the orchestral density with more wind and brass, and an enormous percussion section of 32 instruments for six players including a Mexican güiro, typewriters, gongs and other unusual instruments. Source: Internet

The orchestration relies heavily on the percussion section and is otherwise fairly simple. Source: Internet

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