noun
definition
A trained musician who plays percussion instruments, as opposed to a drummer who lacks formal training.
Examples of percussionist in a Sentence
Noted for his skills in beatboxing, Rahzel has referred to himself as a "vocal percussionist".
The President of The Friends is Evelyn Glennie OBE, the famous percussionist.
The special rhythmic swing is provided by top Brazilian percussionist Edson Ribeiro (from Bahia ).
Drummers are cool Speaking of that, you gotta respect any percussionist who can take the reins when his band is in a pinch.
We follow him starting in Mongolia as part of a duo with a young percussionist Jamie Harris.
You were the world's first solo percussionist, did your first gig seem weird?
His long awaited new CD, recorded in New York with Cuban master percussionist Roberto Rodriguez is to be released in spring 2006.
A recent musical evening at the Rectory, Opera to Broadway, included the percussionist Evelyn Glennie.
Nevertheless, she was determined to pursue her ambition to be a professional musician, and became the first solo percussionist.
Salsa Band base in London England UK, consists of 10-12 musicians led by the Colombian percussionist Alex Raymond.
He was principal percussionist for Northumberland Police Brass Band for 2 years.
Liz is a 2nd year student at the RNCM and principal percussionist with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.