percussionist
Americannoun
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percussionists
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of percussionist
First recorded in 1810–20; percussion + -ist
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“Let’s all go into your studio with nothing,” McCreary recalls telling the irrepressible percussionist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Singer and percussionist Sarah Jane Murray, who goes by SJ, said the album launch was one of the highlights of her time in the band.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
And in February 1951, three of his leading musicians—saxman Johnny Hodges, trombonist Lawrence Brown and percussionist Sonny Greer—departed, with a combined 70 years of service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
Bez, who has served as dancer and percussionist in both Happy Mondays and Black Grape, said he was looking forward to being back on the road in 2026.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
The percussionist from the orchestra launches into a drumroll.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
He made radically original and satisfyingly complete musical statements playing solo drums, or with M’Boom, his ground-breaking ensemble of black and Latino percussionists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Those bearing the structures often gyrate to the beat provided by percussionists alongside religious chants and devotional folk songs.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
It was the only work by one of the world’s greatest percussionists for a percussion ensemble.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025
Among their collaborations was Magalenha - a joyous song powered by the energetic sounds of Bahian percussionists from the streets of Rio - that quickly became a Latin standard.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024
It may also include a piano and/or other keyboard players, more percussionists, and one or more guitar players or other strummed or plucked strings.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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