This is the 17700th most frequent Russian word.
ударный
"Ударный" means "pertaining to impact, striking, or intensive; leading or outstanding."
Here, 'ударный' (percussion) describes something related to striking or impacts, specifically referring to the hammer designed for such tasks.
Ударный молоток используется для работы с камнем.
The percussion hammer is used for working with stone.
In this sentence, 'ударная' (percussion) is used as an adjective referring to a musical group specializing in drums or percussion instruments.
На концерте играла ударная группа.
A percussion group performed at the concert.
The term 'ударный' (stellar) metaphorically emphasizes outstanding or impactful work, often used in contexts of high productivity or effort.