percussionist

noun

per·​cus·​sion·​ist pər-ˈkə-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce percussionist (audio)
: one skilled in the playing of percussion instruments

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Phil Crews always wanted to be a drummer and percussionist. C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025 The rock band Foo Fighters has let go of drummer Josh Freese, according to a note from the veteran percussionist. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025 First Presbyterian Church of Mount Dora, 222 W. Sixth Ave., is sponsoring a patriotic concert and ice cream social at 4 p.m. June 29, featuring soloists Kasey Cox, Janelle Woodward and Rick Vale, along with percussionist John Lowe and pianist Randy Frieling. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025 Percussionist to perform in St. Charles The St. Charles Public Library concludes its 2024-25 Sunday Concert Series at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, with a performance by percussionist Josh Graham at the library, 1 S. Sixth St. in St. Charles. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for percussionist

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First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of percussionist was in 1938

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“Percussionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percussionist. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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percussionist

noun
per·​cus·​sion·​ist pər-ˈkəsh-(ə-)nəst How to pronounce percussionist (audio)
: a person who plays percussion instruments

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