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as in instrumentalist
a person who plays a musical instrument
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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as in composer
a person who writes musical compositions
that musician is known for having written music that is very difficult to perform
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Recent Examples of musician
Before their hiatus, BTS spoke about their love of Latin pop and their upcoming album features production from Spanish musician El Guincho, who has worked with artists like Rosalía, J Balvin, and Ozuna.
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Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Rather, nearly every musician for the musical is located in a different room away from the stage itself.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
That’s partly because — especially with the advanced classical musicians — teacher and students are speaking the same language.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Singing the album straight through, there was no question that Allen sounded great — almost effortless — but the storytelling took precedence over the music, with a backing track playing as opposed to live musicians.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Rather, nearly every musician for the musical is located in a different room away from the stage itself.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
That’s partly because — especially with the advanced classical musicians — teacher and students are speaking the same language.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Singing the album straight through, there was no question that Allen sounded great — almost effortless — but the storytelling took precedence over the music, with a backing track playing as opposed to live musicians.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musician
Noun
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Community members of all ages are invited to participate as soloists, duets, small groups or instrumentalists.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The latter features performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists and other creators actively working in the recording industry.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the Sixties in Greece, under military rule, the music of Mikis Theodorakis was prohibited by decree, its composer imprisoned and exiled.—
Christina Hioureas,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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Blanks was best known for his work in the genre space, both as a filmmaker and composer.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shout out to the artists on the wall.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Harms Mahlandt and another local artist made a map for people to explore little free spaces in Portland.—
MAGGIE PENMAN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musician. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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