pianist

noun

pi·​a·​nist pē-ˈa-nist  ˈpē-ə- 

: a person who plays the piano

especially : a skilled or professional performer on the piano

Examples of pianist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pianist began his career with free-jazz pioneer Carla Bley but later took over his father’s Afro-Cuban jazz orchestra. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Three pianists, one from each Baltic country, will bring the ceremony’s musical program to life. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

Benioff would later work on electric grand pianos, establishing a partnership with pianist Rosalyn Tureck. — Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2026

Even Stella’s son, Tim Rauhoff, who works as an entertainment lawyer in Nashville, is a singer, songwriter and pianist. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pianist

• romanist