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as in instrumentalist
a person who plays a musical instrument
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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as in composer
a person who writes musical compositions
that musician is known for having written music that is very difficult to perform
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Recent Examples of musician
The somber video stars Jenna Ortega, who passes time by soaring to new heights with the musician on amusement park rides, rocking in the seats of a Ferris wheel with a quiet sense of disconnection.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
The East Bay musician ranks among the finest slack-key guitarists in the business, one who has worked with such Hawaiian music masters as Cyril Pahinui, Raymond Kāne, George Kuo and Dennis Kamakahi.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
One way to maintain its hold on a glorious past is for the musicians to run the show.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
But he’s been performing as a musician for years, forming the indie band Corporal in 2007 after relocating to New York, and his cover-band collaborations with fellow Chicagoan Narducy go back more than a decade.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
The East Bay musician ranks among the finest slack-key guitarists in the business, one who has worked with such Hawaiian music masters as Cyril Pahinui, Raymond Kāne, George Kuo and Dennis Kamakahi.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
One way to maintain its hold on a glorious past is for the musicians to run the show.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
But he’s been performing as a musician for years, forming the indie band Corporal in 2007 after relocating to New York, and his cover-band collaborations with fellow Chicagoan Narducy go back more than a decade.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musician
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In the 19th century, by contrast, the best way to widely disseminate a piece of music was to write it down; many music lovers in the emerging middle class had at least basic proficiency as singers or instrumentalists.—
Matthew Aucoin,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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Those instrumentalists include some of the most respected musicians in the region.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Emmy, Grammy and Oscar-winning composer is back on the tally under his own name with the release of the Sinners score.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Sound & Screen Television, where the spotlight turns onto the composers of TV’s top shows.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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Bud & Rita dispensaries are featuring a variety of special events this week, including psychics, caricature artists, glassblowing and ashtray painting.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Undergirding the performance’s raw, primal energy was choreography by Parris Goebel, the artist, dancer, and all-around creative force.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musician. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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