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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Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026
The beauty entrepreneur married her musician husband Justin Bieber in September 2018.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Departing from tradition, there was no nominee from the fine arts — no dancers, composers, classical musicians or opera stars.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
The actress and musician’s two-piece look hailed from Tom Ford’s resort 2026 collection.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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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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