piano player

American  

noun

1. pianist.

2. a mechanical device that actuates the keys of a player piano.

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piano player British  

noun

1. another name for pianist

2. any of various devices for playing a piano automatically

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Etymology

Origin of piano player

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Donna approached the Dead’s Jerry Garcia at a club and informed him that her husband was going to be the band’s next piano player.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

He’s an amazing piano player — plays with a different texture than anybody I know.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

I’m a really rotten piano player, but I’ve written quite a few songs which I think are pretty good on the piano.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

The 66-year-old piano player and TV presenter teamed up with Sir Rod Stewart to make Swing Fever, an album of songs from the big band era.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

The piano player was making an awful racket, pounding out low, somber notes that didn’t fit the mood of the film at all.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu