Tympanist

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪˈɛmˈpɑˈnɪst/

Tympanist (noun)

  1. A musician who plays the timpani, usually in an orchestra or concert band.
  2. A percussion player hired to perform timpani parts for recordings or film music.

Examples

  • The tympanist plays the drums during the orchestra rehearsal.
  • During the concert, the tympanist follows the conductor closely.