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pianist

[pee-an-ist, pyan-, pee-uh-nist]

noun

a person who plays the piano, especially one who performs expertly or professionally.

Origin:
1830–40; < French pianiste < Italian pianista. See piano¹, -ist

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pianist (ˈpɪənɪst)

—n
	a person who plays the piano

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