musician
noun
mu·si·cian
myü-ˈzi-shən 
: a composer, conductor, or performer of music
especially
: instrumentalist
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She's a very talented musician.
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Rodrigo isn’t the only musician pushing back against the suspension.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2025
Of course, there have been exceptions, in which fans made pilgrimages to see their favorite musicians live.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Lennon Stella, the eldest daughter of musicians Brad and MaryLynne Stella, rose to fame as Maddie Conrad, Rayna's eldest daughter.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025
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 23 Sep. 2025.
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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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