musician

noun

mu·​si·​cian myü-ˈzi-shən 

: a composer, conductor, or performer of music

especially : instrumentalist

musicianly

myü-ˈzi-shən-lē 

adjective

musicianship

myü-ˈzi-shən-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms

• instrumentalist
• player

Examples of musician in a Sentence

She's a very talented musician.

the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician

Recent Examples on the Web

The unique, collaborative performance with the Austin Symphony Orchestra and talented musicians with the Lake Travis High School will take place on Sunday, March 3, at 4 p.m. at the Lake Travis Performing Arts Center. —Tom Kilgore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

Cher is not a musician most people associate with Christmas. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

The musician recently received six nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024

Fresh off the release of her latest album, 143, the musician recently launched a string of international dates for her upcoming Lifetimes Tour. —Jack Irvin, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

musician

noun

mu·​si·​cian myu̇-ˈzish-ən 

: a person who writes, sings, or plays music and especially as a profession

musicianship

-ˌship 

noun