pianism

[ pee-uh-niz-uhm, pee-an-iz-, pyan- ]

noun

1. the artistry and technique of a pianist.
2. performance by a pianist:

   an evening of first-rate pianism.

pianism

/ ˈpiːəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. technique, skill, or artistry in playing the piano

Derived Forms

• ˌpiaˈnistic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pianism¹

First recorded in 1835–45; pian(o) ¹ + -ism

Example Sentences

His two Armory recitals exhibited pianism of poetic freedom, assured interpretive choices and a D.J.’s ear for subtle musical connections.

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The weight of shoring up the point of the play thus falls heavily on Levant’s pianism — and Hayes’s.

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Traces of such claims are found in this piece as it indexes a long lineage of pianism in Africa and its diasporas.

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As does the lyrical Romantic pianism of “Canto,” which brings to mind Chopin or Rachmaninoff — and which connects to a longer history of European art music tradition.

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In conversation, she pairs thoughtfulness with a peppery exuberance, a mix that reflects her pianism.

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