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pianist

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

noun

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


pianist

/ ˈpɪənɪst /

noun

  1. a person who plays the piano


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pianist1

1830–40; < French pianiste < Italian pianista. See piano 1, -ist

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Example Sentences

He told me his name was Malek Jandali and that he was a pianist from Syria.

Who became an accomplished concert pianist before she tuned her ear to the more dissonant chords of international relations.

Feather had recorded as a pianist, and although he would never put Oscar Peterson out of business, he knew his sharps and flats.

Back when Roman Polanski won for The Pianist, did you feel the same way about not factoring in sexual matters?

Jazz pianist Jon Batiste began his set in New York City this past week with an extended version of “The Entertainer.”

A general air of surprise and genuine satisfaction fell upon every one as they saw the pianist enter.

The young woman was unable to answer; she pressed the hand of the pianist convulsively.

If you have dancing, and have not engaged a band, it is best to hire a pianist for the evening to play dancing music.

Besides all this, Peter had regular music lessons with the pianist Philipov.

Besides being a most gifted pianist, he had great talent as a conductor, and organiser of many schemes.

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