bící

Bicí is the Czech term for percussion in music. In Czech, bicí functions as a general noun referring to percussion instruments collectively, and as an adjective describing things related to percussion. Common phrases include bicí nástroje (percussion instruments) and bicí souprava (drum set). The term derives from the verb bít, meaning to beat or strike, highlighting the percussive action at the core of these instruments.

In practice, the bicí section provides rhythm and accents across genres and ensembles, using a range of instruments such as drums, cymbals, timpani, and other pitched or unpitched percussion (for example xylofon, vibrafon, marimba, and glockenspiel). The exact composition of the bicí section varies by musical context: a concert orchestra may include timpani and a group of percussionists handling multiple instruments, while a drum set is common in jazz and popular music contexts as bicí souprava. When translating, bicí is typically rendered as percussion or drums, depending on the specific usage.