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Percussive sounds typically involve some form of impact or strike, resulting in a distinct sound. In an acoustic drum set, these sounds include:

1. Kick Drum: A deep, resonant sound produced by striking a large drum with a pedal-operated beater.
2. Snare Drum: A sharp, cracking sound created when a hard stick strikes the tightly-strung, circular mesh of a snare drum.
3. Tom-Toms: These mid-range, metallic sounds are produced by striking tom-tom drums (of varying sizes) with drumsticks.
4. Cymbals: Striking a cymbal with a drumstick generates a bright, shimmering sound that can be sustained (rides) or cut short (crash).

In an orchestra, percussive sounds extend to many other instruments such as:

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