percussionist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of percussionist
First recorded in 1810–20; percussion + -ist
Example Sentences
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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
Prior to them, jazz percussionist Chuck Redd called off a Christmas Eve gig he had hosted annually since 2006 at the centre over the name change.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
On “Sound Machine,” a track from the new album “Aloud” from poet Raymond Antrobus and percussionist Evelyn Glennie, Antrobus recalls his fear as a child when he knocked over his dad’s stereo.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025
He loved nature, skateboarding and was a talented percussionist.
From Salon • May 24, 2025
The percussionist from the orchestra launches into a drumroll.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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