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

According to Los Angeles County prosecutors, the man was Jonathan Michael Alvarado, 38, a volunteer piano player at the facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The title references the film “Casablanca,” and its piano player, Sam, whose music stirs up memories of the central love story.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

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 was just a really nice old gentleman and a really good piano player," she said.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

Matt was an excellent piano player and thought it wouldn’t have hurt the man to say “Good!” now and then.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer