The most common percussion instruments in the orchestra include the timpani, xylophone, cymbals, triangle, snare drum, bass drum, tambourine, maracas, gongs, chimes, celesta, and piano.
Percussion instruments include any instrument that makes a sound when it is hit, shaken, or scraped. Some percussion instruments are tuned and can sound different notes and some are un-tuned with no definite pitch. There are many percussion instruments that are unique to different cultures, so these are just a few examples of the more well-known types.
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