This is the 17715th most frequent Russian word.
удивляя
"Uдивляя" means "amazing" or "surprising" (present participle form).
In this sentence, 'удивляя' is used to describe the simultaneous action of surprising others while playing the piano.
Девочка играла на пианино, удивляя всех своей техникой.
The girl was playing the piano, surprising everyone with her technique.
Here, 'удивляя' indicates the act of surprising listeners as he told his stories, emphasizing an ongoing impact.
Он рассказывал истории, удивляя слушателей неожиданными поворотами сюжета.
He was telling stories, impressing the listeners with unexpected plot twists.
In this example, 'удивляя' portrays the continuous effect of the explorer's actions on those encountering his knowledge.