De pianist
Example: De pianist speelt een mooi stuk op het concert.
Definition
"De pianist" refers to a person who plays the piano, especially professionally or as a skilled musician. In the example, "De pianist speelt een mooi stuk op het concert," it indicates someone performing a beautiful piece at a concert.
Etymology
The word "de pianist" comes from the Italian word 'pianista,' which itself derives from 'piano,' the instrument. 'Piano' means 'soft' in Italian, referring to the instrument's ability to play notes quietly or loudly. Did you know? The term 'pianist' became common as the piano gained popularity in the 18th century.
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"De pianist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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