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

By the time Donna and Keith Godchaux had become enamored of the Dead, the band was in the market for a new 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

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 piano player slumped in the seat with his eyes closed.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu