musician
noun
mu·si·cian
myü-ˈzi-shən 
: a composer, conductor, or performer of music
especially
: instrumentalist
Examples of musician in a Sentence
She's a very talented musician.
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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Live musicians will play, usually country or Cajun French music, featuring instruments like accordions and fiddles.
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Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The conversation will be led by Israel’s Kan radio host and literary expert Yuval Avivi, who will be joined by artist Dana Yoeli and musician Iris London-Zolty.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The show has been done by dozens of theaters around the state, from professional productions at such places as Seven Angels Theatre and UConn’s Connecticut Repertory Theatre to amateur productions put together by community theaters or groups of local musicians.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
The semi-autobiographical film is a showcase for the many talents of multi-hyphenate Hagen — a writer, director, actor, musician, and stand-up, who directed from her own script.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
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Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The conversation will be led by Israel’s Kan radio host and literary expert Yuval Avivi, who will be joined by artist Dana Yoeli and musician Iris London-Zolty.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The show has been done by dozens of theaters around the state, from professional productions at such places as Seven Angels Theatre and UConn’s Connecticut Repertory Theatre to amateur productions put together by community theaters or groups of local musicians.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
The semi-autobiographical film is a showcase for the many talents of multi-hyphenate Hagen — a writer, director, actor, musician, and stand-up, who directed from her own script.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for musician
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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musician
noun
mu·si·cian
myu̇-ˈzish-ən
: a person who writes, sings, or plays music and especially as a profession
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