From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishthe percussion (section)the percussion (section)the people in an orchestra or band who play musical instruments such as drums, bells etc → percussion
Examples from the Corpus
the percussion (section)• As the Wolverines sashayed closer, the percussion concert of battle to the north became more insistent.• There was a crack, but no sepoy dropped dead; the percussion cap had fired but not the pistol.• But this time there was only a disappointing click; not even the percussion cap fired.• That released the firing pin, which in turn fired the percussion cap and triggered a chemical reaction that generated oxygen.• A constant clash and tinkle came from the kitchens across the courtyard, like the percussion section of an orchestra from hell.• And I just remember the percussion lineup, and the rhythm section. 