percussionist

[per-kuhsh-uh-nist]

noun

1. a musician who plays percussion instruments.

percussionist

/ pəˈkʌʃənɪst /

noun

1. music a person who plays any of several percussion instruments, esp in an orchestra

Word History and Origins

Origin of percussionist¹

First recorded in 1810–20; percussion + -ist

Example Sentences

Freese was a last-minute addition to the touring band, after the group unexpectedly swapped percussionists with Foo Fighters days before Peel It Back kicked off.

From Los Angeles Times

Foo Fighters have a new drummer: the former percussionist for Nine Inch Nails.

From Los Angeles Times

The sun found its way through the trees as the composer and percussionist Levy Lorenzo stood in front of the stage and began with a ceremonial pounding of bamboo poles.

From Los Angeles Times

He loved nature, skateboarding and was a talented percussionist.

From Salon

“Prior to that album, we were on our way,” says singer Philip Bailey, one of three core EWF members along with percussionist Ralph Johnson and bassist Verdine White who still play in the group.

From Los Angeles Times