pianist

American  

[pee-an-ist, pyan-, pee-uh-nist] / piˈæn ɪst, ˈpyæn-, ˈpi ə nɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the piano, especially one who performs expertly or professionally.

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pianist British  

/ ˈpɪənɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the piano

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Etymology

Origin of pianist

1830–40; < French pianiste < Italian pianista. See piano ¹, -ist

Example Sentences

She set the tone early by making pianist Mike Garson, best known for his work with David Bowie, but well versed in jazz and classical, the first artist she spoke to.

From Los Angeles Times

In a sense, Kirk has adopted a strategy used by pianists like Nat King Cole; when Cole plays the melody, or the “head” as musicians call it, he often phrases orchestrally, in rich block chords.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Scott’s “The Catalyst” opens with a soulful hook and rides a deep yet easy groove, much like those in pianist Horace Silver’s Blue Note hits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Blakey also notably invited his band’s members to compose: Through the Messengers, the world first heard memorable songs written by saxophonist Wayne Shorter, as well as pianist Bobby Timmons’s classic, “Moanin’.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Epstein, a pianist, also built a remote music room, seen here in 2019 when it had blue stripes on the outside.

From The Wall Street Journal