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

The musician's family also shared a statement with local Fox affiliate KSMP on Saturday. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025

However, the couple persevered with humbleness, and continue to be a prime example to young musicians — especially Wayne. —Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025

The musician, whose real name was Garry George Johnson, died suddenly on Friday night, his family revealed to TMZ. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2025

For glam, the musician favored the always-in-style long, loose waves hairdo, a smoky eye and glossy lips. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Nov. 2025

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