adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Consisting of pulses; rhythmic; throbbing. not-comparable
2. 2
   Played by beating, like a gong or a drum. archaic, not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

beatingmeasuredmetricmetricalpalpitantpitapat

Related phrases

percussion instrument

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