1. plural of kettledrummer; musicians who play kettledrums (timpani)
Usage: typically used in orchestral or military band contexts

Examples

• The kettledrummers in the orchestra provided powerful rhythmic support during the symphony.
• The military band's kettledrummers performed a dramatic roll before the main march.
• Several kettledrummers were needed to cover all the timpani parts in the contemporary composition.
• The kettledrummers tuned their instruments carefully before the concert began.