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

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’s an amazing piano player — plays with a different texture than anybody I know.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

He is a talented piano player who acts as creative director of his own albums, collaborating with a mix of Korean and international talent on the production end.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

The 66-year-old piano player and TV presenter teamed up with Sir Rod Stewart to make Swing Fever, an album of songs from the big band era.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

A woman I recognized as Reverend Richard’s piano player jostled Mr. Fuller.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam