percussionist
noun
per·cus·sion·ist
pər-ˈkə-sh(ə-)nist 
: one skilled in the playing of percussion instruments
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The first few rows of the back area of the orchestra section are an ideal vantage point to catch all the excitement as well as not be overwhelmed by those offstage percussionists.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory was written and recorded collaboratively with Van Etten’s bandmates—percussionist Jorge Balbi, bassist Devra Hoff, and multi-instrumentalist Teeny Lieberson.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2024
The veteran rock band – who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year – shared an open call out for a new drummer on social media today (Nov. 18) following the recent and unexpected departure of longtime percussionist Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The 13-year-old percussionist grabbed a big drum and got ready to throw it at the shooter.
—Nouran Salahieh, Michelle Krupa and Nicole Chavez, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory was written and recorded collaboratively with Van Etten’s bandmates—percussionist Jorge Balbi, bassist Devra Hoff, and multi-instrumentalist Teeny Lieberson.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2024
The veteran rock band – who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year – shared an open call out for a new drummer on social media today (Nov. 18) following the recent and unexpected departure of longtime percussionist Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The 13-year-old percussionist grabbed a big drum and got ready to throw it at the shooter.
—Nouran Salahieh, Michelle Krupa and Nicole Chavez, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024
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percussionist
noun
per·cus·sion·ist
pər-ˈkəsh-(ə-)nəst
: a person who plays percussion instruments
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