percussionist
UK: pəˈkʌʃənɪst | US: pərˈkʌʃənɪst
n. a musician who plays percussion instruments
percussionist = percussion<striking> + ist<one who does>
- percussion: Derived from Latin percussio (a striking), from percutere (to strike through), combining per- (through) + quatere (to shake/strike).
- -ist: A suffix of Greek origin (-istes), denoting "one who practices or is skilled in something."
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin percussio, reflecting the action of striking instruments. The suffix -ist was later added to specify a person specializing in this musical role. The term logically evolved from the physical act of striking (percussion) to describe the performer (percussionist).
The percussionist kept perfect rhythm during the jazz ensemble.
She trained for years to become a professional percussionist.
The orchestra’s percussionist skillfully played the timpani.
As a percussionist, he mastered both drums and mallet instruments.
The band hired a new percussionist for their world tour.