percussionist
noun
a musician who plays percussion instruments.
percussionists
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pluralof percussionist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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 a night of enchantment, and by the end of Revueltas’ “Noche de Encantamiento,” with a dozen percussionists in high gear, the crowd, like the drummers, went wild.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 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
