piano player

noun

1. pianist.
2. a mechanical device that actuates the keys of a player piano.

piano player

noun

1. another name for pianist
2. any of various devices for playing a piano automatically

Word History and Origins

Origin of piano player¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

I’m a really rotten piano player, but I’ve written quite a few songs which I think are pretty good on the piano.

From Los Angeles Times

So I was the bass player, I was the piano player, I was the co-songwriter, I was the producer, I was the arranger for the most part.

From Los Angeles Times

He is a talented piano player who acts as creative director of his own albums, collaborating with a mix of Korean and international talent on the production end.

From Los Angeles Times

But after he turned 55 and was already a prosperous business executive and wine collector, he became an amateur piano player.

From New York Times

The 66-year-old piano player and TV presenter teamed up with Sir Rod Stewart to make Swing Fever, an album of songs from the big band era.

From BBC