musician

noun

mu·​si·​cian myü-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce musician (audio)
: a composer, conductor, or performer of music
especially : instrumentalist
musicianly adjective
musicianship noun

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. 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 See all Example Sentences for musician 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of musician was in the 14th century

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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

musician

noun
mu·​si·​cian myu̇-ˈzish-ən How to pronounce musician (audio)
: a person who writes, sings, or plays music and especially as a profession
musicianship noun

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