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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As a kid in Chicago, Uhlmann was a pianist who picked up bass only to play rock with his brother.
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Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
For the performance, Lovato was joined by a pianist, who accompanied her on the lovelorn ballad.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Russian conductor and pianist Maxim Emelyanychev brings improvisational flair to Baroque and classical period music.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
This mindful music experience is hosted by MindTravel, which was created by composer and pianist Murray Hidary.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
For the performance, Lovato was joined by a pianist, who accompanied her on the lovelorn ballad.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Russian conductor and pianist Maxim Emelyanychev brings improvisational flair to Baroque and classical period music.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
This mindful music experience is hosted by MindTravel, which was created by composer and pianist Murray Hidary.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Pianist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pianist. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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