pianism

[ pee-uh-niz-uhm, pee-an-iz-, pyan- ]

noun

1. the artistry and technique of a pianist.
2. performance by a pianist:

   an evening of first-rate pianism.

pianism

/ ˈpiːəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. technique, skill, or artistry in playing the piano

Derived Forms

• ˌpiaˈnistic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pianism¹

First recorded in 1835–45; pian(o) ¹ + -ism

Example Sentences

He adds that he admired the late legendary Arthur Rubinstein as much for his “social life” as for his pianism.

From The Daily Beast

This rare combination of the virtuoso and the poet places Joseffy outside the pale of popular "pianism."

From Project Gutenberg

Bauer played Liszt's Dance of Death in this country, creating thereby a reputation for brilliant "pianism."

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Henceforward the art of pianism stood on an entirely different level.

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MacDowell's French training showed in his "pianism" in the velocity, clarity, and pearly quality of his scales and trills.

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