Piston
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Walter Piston, an American neoclassical composer who lived from 1894 to 1976 and was noted for his orchestral works and influential music theory texts.
“The concert programme featured a symphony by Piston, written during the height of his creative powers.”
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/ˈpɪstən/
Syllables
pis·ton
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