musician
noun
mu·si·cian
myü-ˈzi-shən 
: a composer, conductor, or performer of music
especially
: instrumentalist
Examples of musician in a Sentence
She's a very talented musician.
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
As Jenkins grew into one of the top music retailers in town, nearly every Kansas City musician frequented the store.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Mariachi Los Claveles is comprised of musicians from Woodland Unified School District schools through the Woodland nonprofit of the same name that teaches mariachi to local youth.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Prior to the 2025 premiere, Reiner spoke with PEOPLE about the legacy of This Is Spinal Tap and revealed that real-life musicians have expressed their love of the movie with him.
—Alex Heigl, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 17 Sep. 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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