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Percussion family

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The instrumental family that includes drums, cymbals, marimba, and other instruments distinguished by sound produced through striking or shaking.

AP course connection

Topic 2.8: 2.8 Timbre

Unit 2

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