pianists

/piˈænɪsts/ /piˈənɪsts/

Meanings

noun

A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.

Examples :

"The school concert featured several talented pianists performing classical pieces. "

noun

(WWII) A spy using radio or wireless telegraphy to keep in touch with headquarters during the Second World War

Examples :

"During World War II, the Allies relied on brave pianists hidden behind enemy lines to transmit vital intelligence via coded radio messages. "

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Related Words

classical noun

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

"Professor Smith is a classical economist, specializing in theories of supply and demand. "

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

intelligence noun

/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/

Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.

"The student's intelligence allowed her to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts in class. "

transmit verb

/tɹænsˈmɪt/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The teacher transmitted the important information to the students. "

headquarters noun

/ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.təz/

The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff.

"The army's headquarters issued a new order for all troops. "

telegraphy noun

/təˈlɛɡrəfi/ /ˌtɛləˈɡræfi/

Communication at a distance by means of the telegraph, either over wires or by wireless telegraphy, usually using Morse code

"During the early 20th century, telegraphy was a crucial skill for communicating quickly across long distances, especially for businesses and news organizations. "

talented adjective

/ˈtæləntɪd/ /ˈtæləntəd/

Endowed with one or more talents.

"The young musician was talented at playing the piano. "

featured verb

/ˈfiːtʃərd/ /ˈfiːtʃərd/

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

"The teacher featured teamwork as the most important skill for success in the group project. "

messages noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒɪz/

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

"The student checked her phone for messages from her teacher about the homework assignment. "

orchestra noun

/ˈɔːkəstɹə/ /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

"The orchestra played a beautiful piece of music at the school concert. "

performing verb

/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

wireless noun

/ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/

The medium of radio communication.

"Only about a hundred years ago, wireless was a new technology."