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Percussionistsand appears to be a misspelling or concatenation and is not a recognized term in music. This article uses the term as a possible error and focuses on percussionists in general.

Percussionists are musicians who specialize in percussion instruments, which cover a wide range of pitches, timbres, and techniques. Instrument families commonly involved include pitched percussion such as timpani, marimba, xylophone, and vibraphone, and unpitched percussion such as snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, and tambourine. The category also includes hand drums and extended percussion such as conga, djembe, tabla, and cajón used in various world music traditions.

Percussionists perform in many settings: orchestras, chamber ensembles, jazz bands, studio sessions, marching bands, and traditional or folk ensembles. In orchestral contexts, they contribute rhythm, color, and dramatic effects under the baton; in jazz and popular music, they provide the core pulse and rhythmic texture; solo percussionists present recital programs featuring contemporary works.

Notable percussionists include Evelyn Glennie, a Scottish solo percussionist known for her virtuosic performances and advocacy for hearing-impaired musicians; Steve Gadd, an American drummer and influential session musician; Sheila E., an American percussionist known for collaborations across genres; and Zakir Hussain, a virtuoso tabla player who performs in classical and fusion contexts.

Education and training typically involve conservatory or university study, private instruction, and extensive practice in technique, rhythm, and ensemble performance. Modern percussionists must read music, cultivate a strong sense of rhythm, and adapt to different musical languages and contexts.