percussionist
nounUK /pəˈkʌʃənɪst/
US /pərˈkʌʃənɪst/
A percussionist is a person who plays drums and other things you hit to make music.
The percussionist kept the beat with a big drum.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A musician in an orchestra who plays instruments that are struck, shaken, or scraped.
The orchestra's percussionist played the cymbals during the loud part.
3. Someone who taps or strikes things to create sound effects.
The percussionist added claps and clicks to the recording.
4. A member of a band who specializes in rhythm instruments.
Their new percussionist plays congas and shakers.