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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Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The show gave local independent musicians exposure on its soundtrack, increased the popularity of venues like The Bluebird Cafe, inspired cast tours and years later, sparked reunion tours.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Finolhu also exclusively sources fish from local fishermen and hires local artists and musicians.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The last time musician Bad Bunny hosted Saturday Night Live, he was dressed as Shrek, requesting Please Don’t Destroy to write a Shrek sketch for him.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 8 Oct. 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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