Percussionist: meaning, definitions and examples

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percussionist

 

[ pษ™rหˆkสŒสƒษ™nษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music performance

A percussionist is a musician who plays percussion instruments, which produce sound through being struck, shaken, or scraped. They play a variety of instruments such as drums, cymbals, and tambourines. In orchestras or bands, the role of a percussionist is crucial for maintaining rhythm and adding texture to the music.

Synonyms

drummer, percussion player, rhythm musician

Examples of usage

  • The percussionist added a lively beat to the song.
  • During the concert, the percussionist showcased an impressive solo.
  • The band hired a skilled percussionist to enhance their sound.

Translations

Translations of the word "percussionist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น percussionista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฒเคตเคพเคฆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Percussionist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perkusis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะบัƒัั–ะพะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perkusista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰“ๆฅฝๅ™จๅฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท percussionniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ percusionista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท perkรผsyoncu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€์•…๊ธฐ ์—ฐ์ฃผ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฒู ุงู„ุฅูŠู‚ุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perkusista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perkusista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ‡ปไนๅ™จๆผ”ๅฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tapkanist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรกttarspilari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›ะฟะฐัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜แƒก แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rb alษ™tlษ™ri ifaรงฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ percusionista

Etymology

The term 'percussionist' traces its roots to the late 19th century, derived from the word 'percussion,' which comes from the Latin 'percussio,' meaning 'a striking or beating.' This Latin term itself comes from 'percutere,' where 'per-' means 'through' and 'cutere' means 'to strike.' As music evolved, the role of musicians specializing in percussion instruments became more defined, leading to the differentiation of the term 'percussionist.' The rise of various music genres such as jazz, rock, and classical led to increased recognition of percussionists as vital contributors to music production, further solidifying the importance of their craft.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,320, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.