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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There are fire pits, lanterns, a jingle bell shuttle ride, concerts from regional musicians, Santa and Mrs. Claus, an Elf Shop where kids can make crafts, and candlelight tours.
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Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Deford, was one of the many musicians who performed at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards which took place on Thursday, December 12 and aired on FOX and Paramount+.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
All three films have this in common: Over-the-top musicians are tragically brought down by their own hubris and turn monstrous.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Icelandic musician Hildur Gudnadóttir has experienced a very distinct shift since winning the best original score Academy Award for her work in Todd Phillips’ Joker.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Deford, was one of the many musicians who performed at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards which took place on Thursday, December 12 and aired on FOX and Paramount+.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
All three films have this in common: Over-the-top musicians are tragically brought down by their own hubris and turn monstrous.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Icelandic musician Hildur Gudnadóttir has experienced a very distinct shift since winning the best original score Academy Award for her work in Todd Phillips’ Joker.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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