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percussionist

UK/pә'kʌʃәnist/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A musician who plays percussion instruments such as drums

打击乐演奏者;打击乐手

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
percussionthrough, thoroughly
+
-istshake, strike, beat
=percussionist

percussion (struck instruments) + -ist (one who) = a person who plays percussion. Transparent agent noun built directly on percussion.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She is a talented percussionist who tours with several bands.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluralpercussionists
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