pianism

[ pee-uh-niz-uh m, pee-an-iz-, pyan- ]
/ ˈpi əˌnɪz əm, piˈæn ɪz-, ˈpyæn- /

noun

the artistry and technique of a pianist.
performance by a pianist: an evening of first-rate pianism.

Origin of pianism

First recorded in 1835–45; pian(o)1 + -ism

Words nearby pianism

piaget, piagetian, pial, pian, pianette, pianism, pianissimo, pianist, pianistic, pianistics, piano

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British Dictionary definitions for pianism

pianism
/ (ˈpiːəˌnɪzəm) /

noun

technique, skill, or artistry in playing the piano

Derived forms of pianism

pianistic, adjective