percussion ensemble
Rhythm section collective
A percussion ensemble is a musical group consisting entirely of percussion instruments—drums, xylophones, marimbas, timpani, cymbals, and the like.
The term typically refers to formal concert settings rather than drum circles or rock bands: The university percussion ensemble performed works by Steve Reich.
Such groups showcase the melodic and textural range of instruments often relegated to accompaniment roles.
- congaCuban hand drum
- Afro-Cuban rhythmsAfrican-influenced Caribbean musical patterns
- steel drum bandEnsemble playing tuned oil containers
- triangleThree-sided plane figure
- tambourineJingling handheld percussion instrument
polyrhythms · timpani · marimba · marching band · vibraphone · djembe · bodhrán · snare drum · xylophone · clave · drum circle · rhythm section · taiko · world music · rolls · tempo changes · syncopation · flams
- bandsmarching band, brass bands, concert band, marching bands, symphonic band
- ensemblesband, choir, orchestra, quartet, quintet
- instrumentalsguitar solo, guitar solos, drum solo, piano solos, drum solos
- musical ensemblesband, duet, orchestra, trio, quartet
- musical groupsband, bands, orchestra, orchestras, choir
- drum groupsdrum circle, drum corps, drumline, bucket drummers
percussion ensemblestring quartet
Four-piece chamber group
string orchestra · string ensemble · choir · vocal ensemble · wind ensemble