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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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
Davis believed that local jazz musician Joseph John Davilla was the more likely culprit behind the note.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
The trend comes as many artists, authors, and musicians have been critical of how AI companies train models based on their work.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
If anything, Doty seemed empowered by her work in a rowdy rock club, married to musician Chip Z’Nuff.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 3 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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