technique, skill, or artistry in playing the piano
Derived forms
pianistic (ˌpiaˈnistic)
adjective
pianism in American English
(ˈpiəˌnɪzəm; piˈænˌɪzəm)
noun
the art, technique, or performance of a pianist
Derived forms
pianistic (ˌpiaˈnistic)
adjective
pianism in American English
(ˈpiəˌnɪzəm, piˈænɪz-, ˈpjæn-)
noun
1.
the artistry and technique of a pianist
2.
performance by a pianist
an evening of first-rate pianism
Word origin
[1835–45; pian(o)1 + -ism]This word is first recorded in the period 1835–45. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: basic, cutaway, daisy chain, hot plate, protein-ism is a suffix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it was used to form action nounsfrom verbs (baptism). On this model, -ism is used as a productive suffix in the formation of nouns denoting action or practice,state or condition, principles, doctrines, a usage or characteristic, devotion oradherence, etc. (criticism; barbarism; Darwinism; despotism; plagiarism; realism; witticism; intellectualism)
Examples of 'pianism' in a sentence
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All of this cross-pollination feeds into their pianism.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
With their pianism so special, why don't they play some solo performances?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The power of his pianism is transcendent.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The pianist delivers mesmerising pianism and ever-deepening insights into this essential music.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This was not an exercise in pianism, but an exercise in musicianship.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
There can be few more technically demanding challenges in pianism than this, but she didn't falter.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
This was old-fashioned pianism — heavy on the pedal, heavy on the rubato — but its beauty was timeless.