pianist

[US]/ˈpɪənɪst/
[UK]/ˈpiːənɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a professional musician who plays the piano.

Phrases & Collocations

talented pianist

world-renowned pianist

classical pianist

virtuoso pianist

Example Sentences

a pianist of the first water.

a pianist with a dicky heart.

a pianist in great request.

a pianist on a concert tour.

the pianist's gorgeous technique.

The pianist gave several encores.

pianists of comparable ability.

The pianist gave a fine performance.

the pianist played with great facility.

a pianist famous for his virtuosity

As a pianist, he was second only to Rubinstein.

a pianist gifted with technical wizardry.

The pianist has deft fingers.

a Russian pianist who was a child prodigy in his day.

The pianist made a conquest of every audience for which she played.

The pianist had to tailor his style to suit the vocalist’s distinctive voice.

For my money, he’s one of the greatest pianists of all time.

a pianist's wide-ranging repertoire; a wide-ranging interview.

Real-world Examples

But betty was no longer a concert pianist.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

Beneath his inconspicuous appearance, he is a talented pianist.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

Nothing. Can you just unzip me? I have to meet my pianist for rehearsal.

Source: Our Day Season 2

However, he didn't quit, and he became a great pianist.

Source: Beijing Normal University Edition High School English (Compulsory 2)

Uh, my friend Sheila also wanted to be a concert pianist.

Source: Deadly Women

If Jerry Lewis was a classic pianist, he'd be Lang Lang.

Source: CNN Celebrity Interview

She thought about hiring a professional pianist to work with her father.

Source: Gaokao Reading Real Questions

For sure, my wife is a classically trained pianist.

Source: VOA Standard English Entertainment

Alma is herself a talented pianist who never had the courage to play in public.

Source: New York Times

Whether your kid is a concert pianist or a math genius, it just doesn't matter.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

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