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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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Much of this is down to musicians exerting their influence on an industry that has been slow to act around environmental issues.
—Jordan Bassett, SPIN, 1 Jan. 2025
Jelly, who performed during Nashville’s Big Bash New Year’s Eve special, paid tribute to the late country musician during his headlining performance.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2025
Dylan was one of many musicians who came to trust in Carter’s tastes and moral compass.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 15 Jan. 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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