percussionist
noun
per·cus·sion·ist
pər-ˈkə-sh(ə-)nist 
: one skilled in the playing of percussion instruments
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Chinese percussionist Xu Yang told his social media followers the form and style of the drums used on the Great Wall appeared more like a Japanese Taiko performance.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
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White, who rose to prominence as a member of Dirty Three, has since become a much-sought-after percussionist, working with PJ Harvey, Cat Power, Will Oldham, and more.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Juan-Carlos Chaurand, percussionist for Making Movies and Sin Tope, said soccer has been part of his family’s story for generations.
—J.m. Banks
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
White, who rose to prominence as a member of Dirty Three, has since become a much-sought-after percussionist, working with PJ Harvey, Cat Power, Will Oldham, and more.
—David Harris, SPIN, 11 June 2026
Several people in creative fields also applied, including actors, creative directors, a percussionist and a sports videographer.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
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percussionist
noun
per·cus·sion·ist
pər-ˈkəsh-(ə-)nəst
: a person who plays percussion instruments
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