percussion section


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Noun1.percussion section - the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments
rhythm section, percussion
section - a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
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percussion section

n (Mus) → Schlagzeug nt
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The applause, again was loud, long and well-deserved, and the percussion section, especially, earned their moment in the spotlight.
Sheku pulls the strings in virtuoso show
He effortlessly manoeuvred between a grand piano and keyboard stack for most of the show, backed by an accomplished band that included a brass section, DJ and a ferocious percussion section.
He's still a Wonder after all these years
The percussion section was headed up by a slice of cheese (a costume that nearly came a cropper during Queen classic Bohemian Rhapsody).
A grand day out for Gromit fans; REVIEW: MUSIC Wallace & Gromit's Musical Marvels M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
The next three works--Five Gifts for an Old Friend, by Ben Wallace; Blue Lab, by Claire Victoria Roberts; and Descent, by Mark David Boden--were high-energy works that brought a smile to one's face and put the musicians in the percussion section of the orchestra through their paces.
REVIEW:Vale of Glamorgan Festival Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff....
Two colourful short works by Mexican composers, Ruvueltas's Sensemaya and Chavez's Sinfonia India were energetically delivered with the huge percussion section in thrilling form.
MUSIC REVIEWS
There were impressive solos during Hakuna Matata and the percussion section were busy throughout, showing not just a great level of musicality but also great athleticism in moving swiftly from instrument to instrument!
Bands' music extravaganza; REVIEW: MEETING OF WINDS AND MINDS MAKE FOR A FABULOUS, VARIED LINE-UP
The very entertaining song featured the percussion section playing numerous kitchen gadgets throughout the selection.
The sounds of Christmas Junior high concert features 6th grade chorus, junior high chorus and band
The story is told about an orchestra conductor who chided a drummer who was not doing well by saying: 'When a musician can't handle his instrument well, they take away his instrument and give him two sticks, and make him a drummer.' A whisper was heard from the percussion section: 'And if he can't even handle that, they take away one of his sticks, and make him a conductor.'
Beyond performance
The performance was enhanced by an exciting four-piece band and percussion section.
State House Choir dazzles audience in South Africa
The new work built towards an aggressive and militaristic finale - something of a free-dance section - with some extravagant use of the eight-man percussion section.
Orchestra's return a joy for all music aficionados
Caption: Carolyn Bryant, Haley Nutt, and Steven Ledbetter make up the percussion section of SAM's Brass Band.
SAM Brass Band Plays Concert of Canadian Music
It is nestled in the vast percussion section of the orchestra, lit a sickly, ominous yellow.
Ridiculously marvellous night at the opera; SARAH SCOTT GIVES OPERA NORTH'S TURANDOT FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY AT THE SAGE GATESHEAD

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