Pianofortist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pianofortist is a noun meaning (music) A person who plays the pianoforte.
Meaning
(music) A person who plays the pianoforte.
Example Sentences
Miss Keele performed first and played exceptionally well, which was not surprising. She was by far a superior pianofortist.
Mr. E[dward]. Knight completed his musical education in Germany, under the celebrated Ferdinand Ries, and was esteemed an excellent pianofortist and composer.
“My love,” he answered, stopping and holding her still before him, “have you not yet perceived how your great-grandmother’s marriage will affect us? When the Countess of Halston marries her butler, no one will even think twice about her great-grand-daughter wedding a pianofortist.”
Word Forms
- pianofortists
Synonyms for pianofortist
Depending on context, synonyms include pianist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pianolist, fortepianist, pianist, pianoplayer, pianophile, pianiste.
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