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timpanist [Brit ˈtɪmpənɪst, Am ˈtɪmp(ə)nəst] N

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timbalier/-ière m/f

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In addition to a pedal, high-end instruments have a hand-operated fine tuner, which allows the timpanist to make minute pitch adjustments. en.wikipedia.org

He began a 27-year stint as principal timpanist after his father's death in 1952. en.wikipedia.org

However, early drums did not resonate nearly as long as modern timpani, so composers often wrote a note when the timpanist was to hit the drum without concern of sustain. en.wikipedia.org

The timpanist must first disengage the clutch before using the pedal to tune the drum. en.wikipedia.org

This partial premiere went poorly due to a misunderstanding in the timpanist's score. en.wikipedia.org

It is, in fact, only a slightly changed version of his ballet music of that year, with the addition of more strings, a second timpanist and celesta. en.wikipedia.org

When a female timpanist starts her part, he looks enviously at her and mutters every time he looks back at her. en.wikipedia.org

It was common for emperors, dukes, lords and others of high rank to travel with a timpanist and trumpeter to emphasize the importance of their social rank. en.wikipedia.org

Royal housekeeping accounts from 1526 mention twelve musicians including wind players and a timpanist but no string players. en.wikipedia.org

However, the choice of stick during a performance is entirely subjective and depends on the timpanist's own preference and occasionally the wishes of the conductor. en.wikipedia.org

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