Synonyms of musician

musician

noun

myü-ˈzi-shən 

1

as in instrumentalist

a person who plays a musical instrument

the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instrumentalist
• artist
• performer
• organist
• drummer
• player
• violinist
• virtuoso
• soloist
• guitarist
• pianist
• minstrel
• saxophonist
• keyboardist
• maestro
• percussionist
• flutist
• accompanist
• harpist
• trombonist
• clarinetist
• trumpeter
• fiddler
• bassoonist
• violist
• accordionist
• oboist
• flautist
• recitalist
• cornetist
• picker
• piper
• symphonist
• organ-grinder
• hornist
• reedman

2

as in composer

a person who writes musical compositions

that musician is known for having written music that is very difficult to perform

Synonyms & Similar Words

• composer
• songwriter
• melodist
• lyricist
• symphonist
• arranger
• tunesmith
• songsmith
• orchestrator
• lyrist
• scorer
• librettist
• cocomposer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of musician

Her father and grandfather were mariachi musicians, and playing is a way to carry their legacy forward while staying connected to her Mexican roots. — Zoey Goto, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Over the decades, the club reportedly hosted legendary musicians, including Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole and James Brown. — Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Kids and families march, along with dance teams, musicians, acrobats and sports mascots. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Chacon is a Diné artist, composer, and musician who was the first Indigenous artist to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music, doing so in 2022. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2026