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 indefatigable musician was on hand to plug his upcoming debut solo album, Honora, which is due out on Friday (March 27). —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026

This was a discovery of Nick Rossi, who is an extraordinary musician who will be leading the live-music part of the festival. —Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026

Netflix’s new documentary about the early days of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the influence of their founding guitarist, Hillel Slovak, uses an AI voiceover of the late musician reading through his personal journals. —Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2026

But what DJs like Alejandra, musicians like Rob, and poets like Renee were doing was extraordinary—and all at great personal risk. —Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 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