Also means
collective term for percussion instruments in an orchestra
Usage Note
Schlagwerk includes Pauken (timpani), Snare, Becken (cymbals), Xylophon, and other percussion. The Schlagwerker often plays multiple instruments within one piece.
Examples
"Das Schlagwerk spielte im dritten Satz eine besonders prominente Rolle."
Natural Translation
The percussion section played a particularly prominent role in the third movement.
Literal Translation
The percussion-work played in the third movement a particularly prominent role.
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