Translation guide
The family of musical instruments played by striking, shaking, or scraping. In Japanese, the general term is 打楽器 (だがっき). For specific contexts like a percussion section or percussionist, other terms are used.
percussion (instruments)
percussion (section)
Often used in band/orchestra contexts.
Referring to the category of musical instruments that produce sound by being hit, shaken, or scraped.
Referring to the group of percussionists or the percussion part in a band, orchestra, etc.
Literally 'percussion instrument section'. Clear and formal.
A person who plays percussion instruments.
Formal term for a percussionist. Used in programs, articles.
Referring to the percussive sounds or rhythm track, not necessarily acoustic instruments.
打楽器 is the native Japanese term and is more formal. パーカッション is a loanword and feels more modern or casual. In school bands, パーカッション is very common. In classical music programs, 打楽器 is preferred.
I like the sound of percussion instruments.
Loanword from English, commonly used in music contexts, especially in band or orchestra settings. Often implies a set of percussion instruments or the percussion section.
He is in charge of percussion.
The percussion section rehearsal is tomorrow.
Common in band contexts. 'Part' refers to the role or sheet music.
The percussion part supports the rhythm.
She is a professional percussionist.
Loanword, common in casual conversation among musicians.
I'm looking for a good percussionist.
Used for electronic or sampled percussion sounds in pop, rock, etc.
The percussion in this song is cool.
Literally 'percussion instrument sound'. More technical.
Sample percussion sounds.