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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Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2025
In March 2022, BTS announced an extended hiatus, which made time for V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin, and J-Hope to complete their mandatory military service in South Korea and pursue solo endeavors as musicians.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
As for everything that’s going on in Perry’s world, the musician is coping with being a single parent to their 4-year-old daughter Daisy Dove.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
In the orchestra, musicians must follow the conductor's beat, entering and exiting in exact moments to create harmony.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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