musician

mu·si·cian

noun \myü-ˈzi-shən\

Definition of MUSICIAN

: a composer, conductor, or performer of music; especially : instrumentalist

— mu·si·cian·ly \-lē\ adjective

— mu·si·cian·ship \-ˌship\ noun

Examples of MUSICIAN

1. She's a very talented musician.
2. <the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician>

First Known Use of MUSICIAN

14th century

Related to MUSICIAN

Synonyms: instrumentalist, player

Related Words: minstrel; artist, performer; maestro, virtuoso; accompanist, recitalist, soloist, symphonist; accordionist, bassoonist, clarinetist (or clarinettist), cornetist (or cornettist), drummer, fiddler, flautist, flutist, guitarist, harpist, hornist, keyboardist, oboist, organ-grinder, organist, percussionist, pianist, picker, piper, reedman, saxophonist, trombonist, trumpeter, violinist, violist

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