musician
noun
mu·si·cian
myü-ˈzi-shən 
: a composer, conductor, or performer of music
especially
: instrumentalist
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She's a very talented musician.
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
The country musician has two children from previous relationships, including 18-year-old Bailee Ann and 9-year-old Noah Buddy.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 June 2026
That approach begins with the casting of young actor-musician Zemene, a real-life amputee who lost her leg in similar circumstances to Vera.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 June 2026
From Grammy-winning musicians like Bad Bunny to award-winning Mexican American designer Willy Chavarria, global audiences are more excited than ever by Latin creatives.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for musician
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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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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