ピアニスト

ぴあにすと
noun
pianist
1. pianist
A person who plays the piano, especially as a profession.
彼女(かのじょ)はピアニストだ。
She is a pianist.
有名(ゆうめい)なピアニストのコンサートに()った。
I went to a concert by a famous pianist.
(ちい)さいころからピアノを(なら)い、プロのピアニストを目指(めざ)している。
Having studied piano since childhood, she aims to become a professional pianist.

ピアニスト refers to a person who plays the piano, typically as a professional or serious performer. From English "pianist." The word implies a high level of skill and is most often used for concert or recording artists rather than casual players.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • プロのピアニスト: professional pianist
  • ピアニストを目指(めざ)す: to aspire to be a pianist
  • ピアニストとして活躍(かつやく)する: to be active as a pianist
  • 天才(てんさい)ピアニスト: genius pianist

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 演奏者(えんそうしゃ): performer, player (general term for any instrument)
  • 奏者(そうしゃ): player (more formal, often in compounds like ピアノ奏者(そうしゃ))
  • バイオリニスト: violinist
  • ギタリスト: guitarist