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

According to Los Angeles County prosecutors, the man was Jonathan Michael Alvarado, 38, a volunteer piano player at the facility.

From Los Angeles Times

The piano player was making an awful racket, pounding out low, somber notes that didn’t fit the mood of the film at all.

From Literature

The title references the film “Casablanca,” and its piano player, Sam, whose music stirs up memories of the central love story.

From Los Angeles Times

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

"He was just a really nice old gentleman and a really good piano player," she said.

From BBC