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percussionist Definition

per·cus·sion·ist (-ist)

noun

a musician who plays percussion instruments

percussionist Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: A recent musical evening at the Rectory, Opera to Broadway, included the percussionist Evelyn Glennie.
  • have: They have three percussionists, plus a timpani player, plus a learner.
  • respect: Drummers are cool Speaking of that, you gotta respect any percussionist who can take the reins when his band is in a pinch.
  • become: Nevertheless, she was determined to pursue her ambition to be a professional musician, and became the first solo percussionist.
  • add: Add a telepathically brilliant percussionist with the good sense to sit out entire numbers and it's absolutely awesome.

Converse of subject

  • lead: Salsa Band base in London England UK, consists of 10-12 musicians led by the Colombian percussionist Alex Raymond.
  • join: I have also played keyboards at a Mass for the Nigerian community where I was joined by percussionists.
  • accompany: Accompanied by inspired live percussionists the Sakoba dancers immaculately and intricately deliver the narrative via wonderfully expressive dance against a backdrop of muted color.

Adjective modifier

  • Brazilian: The special rhythmic swing is provided by top Brazilian percussionist Edson Ribeiro ( from Bahia ).
  • principal: He was principal percussionist for Northumberland Police Brass Band for 2 years.
  • famous: The President of The Friends is Evelyn Glennie OBE, the famous percussionist.
  • live: Accompanied by inspired live percussionists the Sakoba dancers immaculately and intricately deliver the narrative via wonderfully expressive dance against a backdrop of muted color.
  • young: We follow him starting in Mongolia as part of a duo with a young percussionist Jamie Harris.
  • top: The special rhythmic swing is provided by top Brazilian percussionist Edson Ribeiro ( from Bahia ).

Modifies a noun

  • playing: It may sometimes seem as if there is more than one percussionist playing.

Noun used with modifier

  • solo: You were the world's first solo percussionist, did your first gig seem weird?
  • master: His long awaited new CD, recorded in New York with Cuban master percussionist Roberto Rodriguez is to be released in spring 2006.
  • principal: Liz is a 2nd year student at the RNCM and Principal Percussionist with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
  • hand: Using V-Drums triggering technology, this futuristic instrument allows hand percussionists to play up to 15 sounds naturally, without using sticks.

Preposition: in

  • world: The most played percussionist in the world gave me a score to play.

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