percussionist
noun
per·cus·sion·ist
pər-ˈkə-sh(ə-)nist 
: one skilled in the playing of percussion instruments
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This year’s newcomers to the evolving cadre of Camarada artists include percussionist Wesley Fowler and composer Kuspa.
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Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Also performing during the game will be DJ Mal-Ski, accompanied by Hussein & The Fire Drummers, an ensemble of eight Latin percussionists.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Jan. 2026
Renowned trumpeter, composer and percussionist Etienne Charles is also on the closing night bill.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Among them was a mix of solo piano and group performances by percussionists, vocalists, brass instruments, string players and even electric instruments.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Percussionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percussionist. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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percussionist
noun
per·cus·sion·ist
pər-ˈkəsh-(ə-)nəst
: a person who plays percussion instruments
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