Tympanist
Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪˈɛmˈpɑˈnɪst/
Tympanist (noun)
- A musician who plays the timpani, usually in an orchestra or concert band.
- 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.