professional pianist

collocation in English

meaningsofprofessionalandpianist

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professional
adjective
uk
/prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/us
/prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/
relating to work that needs special training ...
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pianist
noun[C]
uk
/ˈpiː.ən.ɪst/us
/ˈpiː.ən.ɪst/
someone who plays ...
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(Definition ofprofessionalandpianistfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A broken finger will likely have more significance for aprofessionalpianistthan for a retired poker player.
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For example, the loss of one finger may not seem a serious disability but of course it has serious implications for aprofessionalpianist.
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To many, arthritic fingers are little more than a nuisance and a trouble but clearly would be a disaster to the life and career of, for instance, aprofessionalpianist.
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Braunfels performed as aprofessionalpianistfor many years.
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At the age of 18 he became aprofessionalpianist.
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Thus, he could be an amateur who enjoys music or aprofessionalpianist.
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In fact, the actual index-finger playing was done off-stage by aprofessionalpianist.
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He was aprofessionalpianistfrom the age of 10.
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He began his career as aprofessionalpianistand keyboard player in 1956, gradually establishing a reputation as a leading session musician.
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His grandmother was aprofessionalpianistwho first introduced him to playing an instrument.
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Originally she had wanted to become aprofessionalpianist.
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After that victory, he dropped out of school and became aprofessionalpianistworking for a weekly radio show, and playing at hotels and music halls.
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Hamilton was aprofessionalpianist.
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The choir employs various professional pianists, organists, and other instrumentalists for its performances and tours.
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