pianists
Bench-seated performers
Pianists are people who play the piano, especially as a profession or serious pursuit.
The term implies skill beyond casual playing—one might say My daughter plays piano but My daughter is a pianist suggests commitment or achievement.
Concert pianists perform publicly; jazz pianists and classical pianists work in different traditions.
Polish Romantic pianist-composer
- LisztHungarian Romantic-era pianist-composer
- RubinsteinCelebrated classical pianist surname
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
Rachmaninoff · Horowitz · etude · nocturne · prelude · fugue · conservatory · competition
Solo musical performance
- concertLive musical performance
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
- accompanistOne who plays alongside
performer · stage · repertoire · interpretation · technique · pedaling · phrasing · dynamics
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
- MonkShalhoub's anxious investigator role
- EllingtonJazz composer and bandleader
- PetersonScandinavian family name
- EvansWelsh-origin surname
Hancock · Tatum · bebop · stride · swing · comping · voicings · standards
Activities for fitness
- metronomeAdjustable beat-marking device
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- repetitionAct of redoing
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
hours · muscle memory · warm-up · technique · lessons · teacher · student · progress
Chopin
Polish Romantic pianist-composer
- LisztHungarian Romantic-era pianist-composer
- RubinsteinCelebrated classical pianist surname
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
Rachmaninoff · Horowitz · sonata · etude · nocturne · prelude · fugue · conservatory · competition · Steinway
recital
Solo musical performance
- concertLive musical performance
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
accompanist · performer · stage · repertoire · interpretation · technique · pedaling · phrasing · dynamics · articulation
improvisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
- MonkShalhoub's anxious investigator role
- EllingtonJazz composer and bandleader
- PetersonScandinavian family name
Evans · Hancock · Tatum · bebop · stride · swing · comping · voicings · standards · trio
exercises
Activities for fitness
- metronomeAdjustable beat-marking device
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- repetitionAct of redoing
discipline · hours · muscle memory · warm-up · technique · lessons · teacher · student · progress · patience
Liberace
Extravagant mid-century piano entertainer
- Lang LangRenowned classical pianist
- RichterSeismological scale eponym
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
celebrity · recording · touring · masterclass · legacy · legendary · acclaimed
- competitive performersathletes, dancers, gymnasts, figure skaters, singers
- keyboard playersorganist, organists, harpsichordists, keyboardists, church organist
- entertainerssingers, actor, dancers, actress, musicians
- piano musicfour hands, nocturnes, two pianos, mazurkas, boogie-woogie
- hobbyistshobbyist, hobbyists, enthusiasts, crafters, collectors
- performersactor, dancer, actress, singer, musician
pianistsvocalists
Musical voice performers
singers · drummers · percussionists · violinists · string players
pianistsvocalists
Musical voice performers
singers · soloists · accompanists · conductors · composers
- 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