pianist

[pee-an-ist, pyan-, pee-uh-nist]

noun

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

pianist

/ ˈpɪənɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the piano

Word History and Origins

Origin of pianist¹

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

Example Sentences

His songs were sung by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand; they won Academy Awards and were part of the repertory of any self-respecting cocktail pianist.

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Each pianist had a tablet computer sending out individual musical instructions.

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The artist was primarily a pianist and flutist, but also played saxaphone, guitars, drums, and accordions - and frequently incorporated household objects into his work.

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This year's season has totalled 86 concerts featuring everyone from jazz singer Samara Joy to the world's only one-handed pianist, Nicholas McCarthy.

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The event will be honoring Sam First’s founder, vocalist Ruth Price, who is the current president and artistic director of the Jazz Bakery, along with L.A. native, Grammy-winning jazz pianist and composer Billy Childs.

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