pianist
noun
pi·a·nist
pē-ˈa-nist 
ˈpē-ə-
ˈpē-ə-
: a person who plays the piano
especially
: a skilled or professional performer on the piano
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The jazz pianist, who had a lifelong passion for playing music, discovered a vibrant community of skilled musicians who shared his enthusiasm for collaboration and pushing the boundaries of the genre.
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
On November 14, 2024, French-Lebanese pianist and composer Omar Harfouch made history in the Vatican Apostolic Library, one of the most sacred repositories of human knowledge.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The singer-songwriter, who released only one record since 2016, remains a charismatic presence and dynamic pianist.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Aside from various former students of Igor’s, no one looked familiar, including the pianist, who now lurked near the window, staring down onto the city.
—Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
On November 14, 2024, French-Lebanese pianist and composer Omar Harfouch made history in the Vatican Apostolic Library, one of the most sacred repositories of human knowledge.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The singer-songwriter, who released only one record since 2016, remains a charismatic presence and dynamic pianist.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Aside from various former students of Igor’s, no one looked familiar, including the pianist, who now lurked near the window, staring down onto the city.
—Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Pianist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pianist. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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