Definition of "piano-player" [piano-player]

• One who plays upon the pianoforte. (noun)
• A mechanical device by which a pianoforte may be sounded automatically, without the action of the player's hands upon the keys. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Nearby was a woman I took to be the piano-player's mother."
• "He wasn't a dago; he was a Russian count -- this was straight; and he wasn't a professional piano-player or anything of the sort."
• "The piano-player, somewhat intoxicated, turned into a devastated soul and screamed out, "You are not going to allow us to create?""