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

He worked with director Bill Bryden on numerous theatre productions and was also a saxophonist and jazz pianist.

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Model had trained as a pianist in Austria before moving to the U.S. in 1938.

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In his 20s, he worked as a pianist in recording studios and acquired a reputation for dependability as an arranger.

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Five years later, Mr. Lloyd recorded a version for “Mirror,” with a wonderful quartet including Mr. Harland, pianist Jason Moran and bassist Reuben Rogers.

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It was only later in life that she discovered her music teacher had in fact been Adolf Hitler's pianist.

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