musician

noun

mu·​si·​cian myü-ˈzi-shən 

: a composer, conductor, or performer of music

especially : instrumentalist

musicianly

myü-ˈzi-shən-lē 

adjective

musicianship

myü-ˈzi-shən-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms of musician

• instrumentalist
• artist

Examples of musician in a Sentence

She's a very talented musician.

the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician

Recent Examples on the Web

Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government. — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Catalan composer and experimental musician Marina Herlop is readying a new album, Dja Dja. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026

For most musicians, even major players in the business, scoring a sizable launch is the goal, and there's no telling what will come afterward. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for musician

• addition
• admission
• ambition
• attrition
• audition
• clinician
• cognition
• coition
• commission
• condition
• contrition
• dentition

Kids Definition

musician

noun

mu·​si·​cian myu̇-ˈzish-ən 

: a person who writes, sings, or plays music and especially as a profession

musicianship

-ˌship 

noun