a musician who plays percussion instruments.

What does a percussionist do which instrument?

Percussionists are usually able to play lots of different percussion instruments, because the basic skills required are similar. Some percussion instruments can play tunes. These are called “tuned percussion”. Tuned percussion instruments include: xylophone, glockenspiel, vibraphone, tubular bells and timpani.

What percussionist means?

: one skilled in the playing of percussion instruments.