pianist's
Belonging to performer
Pianist's is the possessive form of pianist, indicating something belonging to or associated with a person who plays piano.
It modifies nouns: the pianist's fingers moved effortlessly across the keys, a pianist's training begins in childhood.
The form also serves as a contraction of "pianist is" or "pianist has": The pianist's been practicing for hours.
Note-playing hand technique
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- pedalingTurning bike cranks
- voicingExpressing aloud
- phrasingManner of expressing something
articulation · legato · staccato · dynamics · hand position · scales · arpeggios · trills
Array of input keys
- benchShared seating surface
- pedalsFoot-operated levers
- music standAdjustable frame for scores
- sheet musicPublished performance notation
metronome · page turner · tuning fork · sustain pedal · soft pedal · dampers · keys · ivories
Solo musical performance
- concertLive musical performance
- performanceCarrying out a task
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
recording · touring · residency · accompaniment · collaboration · repertoire · debut · encore
Multi-movement classical compositions
- etudesMusical practice pieces
- nocturnesCompositions suggesting nighttime
- preludesIntroductory sections or movements
- concertosWorks for soloist and orchestra
fugues · mazurkas · impromptus · waltzes · variations · rhapsodies · bagatelles · scherzos
fingering
Note-playing hand technique
phrasing · articulation · legato · staccato · dynamics · hand position · scales · arpeggios · trills · octaves
keyboard
Array of input keys
- benchShared seating surface
- pedalsFoot-operated levers
- music standAdjustable frame for scores
sheet music · metronome · page turner · tuning fork · sustain pedal · soft pedal · dampers · keys · ivories · fallboard
recital
Solo musical performance
- concertLive musical performance
- performanceCarrying out a task
- auditionTrial performance for selection
competition · recording · touring · residency · accompaniment · collaboration · repertoire · debut · encore · booking
sonatas
Multi-movement classical compositions
- etudesMusical practice pieces
- nocturnesCompositions suggesting nighttime
- preludesIntroductory sections or movements
concertos · fugues · mazurkas · impromptus · waltzes · variations · rhapsodies · bagatelles · scherzos · polonaises
hands
Gripping limbs' extremities
posture · flexibility · dexterity · span · stretch · stamina · endurance · tension · relaxation · injury
pianist'slistener's
Of one receiving sound
drummer's · singer's · conductor's · critic's · composer's
- concert pianistProfessional public keyboard performer
- The PianistMusician at ivory keys
- lounge pianistPlays background music seated
- cocktail pianistBar's background keyboardist
- church pianistMusician for religious services