pianist
pianist — noun
1. a person skilled at making music on the piano, especially in public performances
a person skilled at making music on the piano, especially in public performances or as work.
At age six, Emma told her teacher she wanted to be a pianist.
'want to be a pianist' for a future goal
The jazz pianist smiled and began playing softly in the hotel bar.
common modifier: 'jazz pianist'
A blind pianist from Tainan won the school's music prize.
During the wedding meal, the pianist played old love songs by request.
The pianist at the station calmed tired passengers after the train delay.
- piano player
more general and conversational; it does not always suggest serious training
- keyboard player
wider term for someone who may play electronic keyboards, not only a piano
- musician
much broader; it covers singers and players of any instrument
- accompanist
narrower; this pianist mainly plays in support of a singer or solo player
文法句型
be a pianist
become a pianist
a jazz/concert/classical pianist
pianist at/in + place or group
用法筆記
Often suggests more training or a clearer musical role than the looser phrase 'piano player'. It can describe a professional musician, but it also fits a highly skilled amateur who regularly performs.