Pianism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pianism is a noun meaning (music) One's way of playing the piano.
Meaning
(music) One's way of playing the piano.
More Meanings
- (music) A way of composing or an instance of passagework that is idiomatic, ergonomic, and intrinsically well-suited to the unique capabilities and expressive characteristics of the piano as an instrument.
Example Sentences
There is nothing showy in her pianism, nothing cloying about her expressivity.
Word Forms
- pianisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pianistics, pianomania, pianoing, pianoforte, pandiatonicism, pianna.
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