pianist

pi-an-ist · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who plays the piano, especially professionally or as a skilled performer.

  2. 2.

    A person who accompanies other musicians or singers on the piano.

Forms

plural: pianists

Related words

See also: composer, musician, piano
Synonyms: keyboardist, piano player

Etymology

From Italian pianista, from piano (short for pianoforte) + -ista "-ist."