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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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
The Atlanta hip hop duo also attracted an all-star group of musicians to the stage to perform their tribute.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
The musician, whose real name is Shane Boose, recently earned a Grammy nomination for best new artist.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
Barry works on film and television sets, helps his wife at their restaurant and performs as a musician.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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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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