1. a musician who plays percussion instruments such as drums, cymbals, or timpani

Examples

• The percussionist kept perfect time throughout the entire symphony.
• She trained for years to become a professional percussionist in the orchestra.
• The jazz band’s percussionist played an amazing drum solo.
• Our school’s percussionist section includes six talented students.
• The percussionist switched between timpani and cymbals during the performance.
• He works as a percussionist for the city’s philharmonic orchestra.