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as in instrumentalist
a person who plays a musical instrument
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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as in composer
a person who writes musical compositions
that musician is known for having written music that is very difficult to perform
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as in instrumentalists
a person who plays a musical instrument
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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as in composers
a person who writes musical compositions
that musician is known for having written music that is very difficult to perform
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Recent Examples of musician
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Several high-profile users, including the musician Cat Power, shared the post, and orders rolled in.
—The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Some of these artists have already made a huge name for themselves in Korea and are currently looking to grow their international audience, while others are rapidly emerging in their local market as talented musicians to be reckoned with.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Prior to enlisting in April 2023, the musician began his solo career with the full-length LP, Jack in the Box, in July 2022.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Several high-profile users, including the musician Cat Power, shared the post, and orders rolled in.
—The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
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The lineup of actors, comedians and musicians who will hand out awards includes Nicolas Cage, Colman Domingo, Andrew Garfield, Demi Moore, Anya Taylor-Joy, Brandi Carlile, Elton John and Nate Bargatze.
—Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Some of these artists have already made a huge name for themselves in Korea and are currently looking to grow their international audience, while others are rapidly emerging in their local market as talented musicians to be reckoned with.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musician. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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