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piano player

American

noun

pianist.
a mechanical device that actuates the keys of a player piano.

piano player British

noun

another name for pianist
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

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TV station spotted a promising young piano player and decided to give him a chance on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

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

The drawing shows the flamboyant piano player with his leg on the keyboard and a stool overturned behind him.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

Clayton waited for the piano player to finish.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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