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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The recording date was chosen specifically because so many musicians would be in Los Angeles for the ceremony. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025 The musician worked with home decor company Lulu and Georgia on a makeover that created quiet spaces in an otherwise loud world. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 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 Every conductor is, in effect, a guest of the manor invited by the musicians. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for musician

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Apr. 2025.

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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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