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Slagperkusjon is the term used in Norwegian and related Nordic languages to refer to percussion as a musical discipline. It encompasses the wide range of instruments and techniques that produce sound by striking a surface or otherwise causing a vibration. Slagperkusjon includes both pitched percussion instruments, such as timpani, xylophone, marimba, and glockenspiel, and unpitched instruments, such as snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, tambourine, and various hand percussion. The category also covers idiophones and, in contemporary contexts, electronic or electro-acoustic instruments that are played as percussion.

In musical practice, slagperkusjon provides rhythm, tempo, and color. Drums commonly form the core of a rhythm section in many genres, while hand percussion and auxiliary instruments add texture and timbral variety. Percussion sections or groups may organize parts by technique—struck surfaces, shaken instruments, or scraped items—or by instrument family to facilitate performance and rehearsal.

Techniques in slagperkusjon vary widely. Players use sticks, mallets, or hands to produce sound, employing articulation methods such as accents, rolls, flams, and dynamics to shape music. Tuning and mallet choice affect the pitch and tone of pitched drums, while the balance between loud and soft playing contributes to ensemble cohesion. Notation for percussion often differs from pitched instruments, requiring multi-instrument awareness and coordination with other parts.

Historically, percussion is among the oldest musical families and appears in virtually all cultures. In Western classical music, slagperkusjon gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries, aided by the development of the drum set and expanded orchestration. In modern contexts, electronic percussion, MIDI-triggered devices, and sampled sounds have broadened the scope of slagperkusjon in studio and live performance.