noun
percussionist
Percussionist (noun) means a musician with formal training who performs on percussion instruments, distinct from a drummer without such training.
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A musician with formal training who performs on percussion instruments, distinct from a drummer without such training.
"Since the 1960s, the keyboardist, vibraphonist and percussionist Mulatu Astatke has been a prime mover in Ethio-jazz: unmistakably Ethiopian music that also draws on American jazz, Afro-Caribbean music and more."
— Jon Pareles, 10 New Songs You Need to Hear: Khalid, Jay Som, Steve Lacy and More (2025)
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What is the meaning of percussionist?
"percussionist" (noun) means a musician with formal training who performs on percussion instruments, distinct from a drummer without such training.
