timpanist

/ˈtɪmpənɪst/
noun
  1. A musician who plays the timpani (kettledrums) in an orchestra or band.
    • The timpanist used soft mallets to create a gentle rumble during the quiet section.
    • Our school orchestra needs a new timpanist for the spring performance.
    • The timpanist tuned the drums carefully before the concert.
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