This is the 10112th most frequent German word.
paukner
The word "Paukner" does not exist in standard German. Could you mean "pauken," which means "to cram (study intensely)?"
Used as a proper noun, likely referring to a person's name.
Der berühmte Paukner trat gestern auf.
The famous Paukner performed yesterday.
Used as a common noun to denote a timpani player.
Ein Paukner ist jemand, der die Pauke spielt.
A paukner is someone who plays the timpani.
Refers to the function or position of a timpani player within a musical performance.