pianistic
Of keyboard technique
Pianistic describes what relates to piano playing or pianists, especially regarding technique, style, or composition suited to the instrument.
A pianistic passage lies well under the fingers; pianistic flair suggests technical brilliance and expressive command.
The concerto's pianistic demands require years of training.
The word carries connotations of virtuosity and idiomatic writing for the keyboard.
Note-playing hand technique
- pedalingTurning bike cranks
- voicingExpressing aloud
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- articulationClear vocal expression
phrasing · dynamics · octaves · scales · arpeggios · trills · glissando · ornamentation
Unbroken musical phrasing
- staccatoShort, separated note style
- allegroBrisk tempo marking
- adagioSlow musical tempo
- andanteWalking-pace tempo marking
cadence · crescendo · diminuendo · rubato · fortissimo · pianissimo · cantabile · dolce
Supremely accomplished performer
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- wunderkindRemarkably talented youngster
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
brilliance · dexterity · finesse · artistry · interpretation · command · precision · fluency
fingering
Note-playing hand technique
articulation · phrasing · dynamics · octaves · scales · arpeggios · trills · glissando · ornamentation · accents
legato
Unbroken musical phrasing
andante · cadence · crescendo · diminuendo · rubato · fortissimo · pianissimo · cantabile · dolce · tempo
virtuoso
Supremely accomplished performer
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- wunderkindRemarkably talented youngster
technique · brilliance · dexterity · finesse · artistry · interpretation · command · precision · fluency · musicianship
concerto
Solo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- nocturneContemplative keyboard piece
- preludeIntroductory piece or event
fugue · etude · scherzo · ballade · impromptu · rhapsody · rondo · mazurka · polonaise · waltz
pianisticorchestral
For a symphony ensemble
vocal · choral · symphonic · operatic · percussive
- 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