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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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Tulsa King was among the first onscreen roles played by actor, rapper, and musician Jay Will.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
The musician has not shared exactly what happened.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Hear from a lineup of live musicians at two different stages.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 4 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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