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pianism

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pi⋅a⋅nism

[pee-uh-niz-uhm, pee-an-iz-, pyan-]
–noun
1. the artistry and technique of a pianist.
2. performance by a pianist: an evening of first-rate pianism.

Origin:
1835–45; pian(o) 1 + -ism
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pi·an·ism   (pē-ān'ĭz'əm, pē'ə-nĭz'əm)   
n.  The technique or execution of piano playing.
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