percussive
adjective
per·cus·sive pər-ˈkə-siv 
1
: of or relating to percussion
especially : operative or operated by striking
2
: having powerful impact
percussively adverb
percussiveness noun
Example Sentences
The song had a punchy, percussive rhythm.
Recent Examples on the Web Bringing on Felo Le Tee, Pabi Cooper, and Young Stunna to the track, DBN Gogo, is proving to be one of the most intriguing DJs on deck, as her slow-building, percussive sound is becoming a staple in house music parties across the country. 
Tara Aquino, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2022 Percussive therapy, which is a combination of rapid percussive movements and vibrations, is intended to relax facial muscles and reduce tension, so these attachments are great for people who struggle with jaw pain or any other facial pain. Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 23 Aug. 2022 Jacklyn Plonski, an outpatient orthopedic and pediatric physical therapist, likens percussive therapy devices to using a foam roller or getting a professional physical therapy treatment. Medea Giordano, Wired, 8 Aug. 2022 The TheraFace Pro comes with three different percussive attachments — a cone, a micro-point, and a flat. Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 23 Aug. 2022 The Temptations introduced a new lead singer (Dennis Edwards, in for Ruffin) and a new direction (psychedelic soul) in one fell swoop on this percussive triumph, a Whitfield production co-written by Whitfield and Strong. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2022 There’s an undercurrent of levity that adds further nuance to the track by brightening the dark percussive nature of the production. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 29 July 2022 Words barely comprehended, a panoply of percussive sounds and the reverberant electronic ambience all contributed to producing an uncanny sensation of being in the remove of nature. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 He has long been hailed for his intense grooves and percussive mastery. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2022 See More
Tara Aquino, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2022 Percussive therapy, which is a combination of rapid percussive movements and vibrations, is intended to relax facial muscles and reduce tension, so these attachments are great for people who struggle with jaw pain or any other facial pain. Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 23 Aug. 2022 Jacklyn Plonski, an outpatient orthopedic and pediatric physical therapist, likens percussive therapy devices to using a foam roller or getting a professional physical therapy treatment. Medea Giordano, Wired, 8 Aug. 2022 The TheraFace Pro comes with three different percussive attachments — a cone, a micro-point, and a flat. Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 23 Aug. 2022 The Temptations introduced a new lead singer (Dennis Edwards, in for Ruffin) and a new direction (psychedelic soul) in one fell swoop on this percussive triumph, a Whitfield production co-written by Whitfield and Strong. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2022 There’s an undercurrent of levity that adds further nuance to the track by brightening the dark percussive nature of the production. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 29 July 2022 Words barely comprehended, a panoply of percussive sounds and the reverberant electronic ambience all contributed to producing an uncanny sensation of being in the remove of nature. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 He has long been hailed for his intense grooves and percussive mastery. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1