German Conversation · Level 24
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German word
Pianist
Pronunciation
IPA/pi̯aˈnɪst/
Meaning
- masculine nounpianist
Example
Der Pianist übt jeden Tag.
The pianist practices every day.
More examples
Der Pianist gibt regelmäßig Meisterkurse an der Musikhochschule.
The pianist regularly gives master classes at the university of music.
Core concept
A pianist turns written notes into expressive sound at the keyboard.
Common phrases
bekannter Pianist
noted pianist
junger Pianist
young pianist
begabter Pianist
gifted pianist
Similar words
Pianistin: A female musician who performs music on the piano.
Klavierspieler: A common conversational term for someone who plays the piano.
Konzertpianist: A pianist who performs music in concerts.
Klavierlehrer: A professional who provides piano instruction.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die Klavier spielt, meist beruflich oder mit hoher Fertigkeit.
Word origin
The German noun comes through Italian pianista from piano plus -ista, a suffix used for people associated with an activity.
Usage tips
- The plural is Pianisten, including after numbers such as zwei Pianisten, while the feminine plural is Pianistinnen.
Related words
- Pianistinfemale pianistnoun
- Pianistenwettbewerbcompetition for pianistsnoun