"pianofortist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pianofortists [plural]
Etymology: From pianoforte + -ist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pianoforte|ist}} pianoforte + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} pianofortist (plural pianofortists)
  1. (music) A person who plays the pianoforte. Categories (topical): Music, People Synonyms: pianist Related terms: fortepianist Translations (pianofortist): pianofortiste [feminine, masculine] (French), Pianofortist [masculine] (German), Pianofortistin [feminine] (German)

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