ivory-thumper

9.9

A pianist who often plays with energy and style in jazz

noun
/ˈaɪvəri ˈθʌmpər/

Slang

: pianista

The ivory-thumper played a lively solo that brought the crowd to its feet.

Examples

As an ivory-thumper, he captivated the audience with his energetic piano performance during the jazz night.
Every Sunday, the club features a different ivory-thumper entertaining the late-night patrons.
As a renowned ivory-thumper, she was invited to headline the city jazz festival.
The ivory-thumper played beautifully at the jazz club last night.
Many ivory-thumpers gather at the festival every summer.
Every weekend, a talented ivory-thumper fills the club with vibrant jazz melodies that make everyone dance.
The crowd cheered loudly as the ivory-thumper delivered an impressive performance that showcased his flair for jazz.

Synonyms

pianist

vsivory-thumper

84 2.6

A person who plays the piano, often as a job or with great skill

is an informal jazz influenced label stressing energetic showy performance

piano player

vsivory-thumper

22 2.3

A person who plays the piano

is more informal and jazz oriented focusing on lively flair

ivory-pounder

vsivory-thumper

Informal

9.9

A skilled piano player who often plays classical music

is jazz influenced and highlights energetic flashy playing

How Energetic

showman

19 4.4

ivory-thumper

Slang

9.9

pianist

84 2.6

piano player

22 2.3

Surface Forms

ivory-thumper singular

ivory-thumpers plural

Morphology

ivory-thumper = ivory + thumper (transparent) = ivory + thump + er

Both components are productive English words whose meanings combine predictably: 'ivory' (piano keys) + 'thumper' (one who thumps/plays forcefully).

Etymology

Ivory-thumper comes from ivory (the old material for piano keys) and thump ('to hit' or 'to play loudly'). It creates the picture of someone 'thumping the ivory keys', so it is used for a pianist who plays with strong energy and style.