Synonyms of musicians

musicians

noun

plural of musician

1

as in instrumentalists

a person who plays a musical instrument

the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instrumentalists
• artists
• performers
• organists
• drummers
• players
• soloists
• violinists
• virtuosos
• guitarists
• minstrels
• pianists
• saxophonists
• maestros
• keyboardists
• percussionists
• accompanists
• flutists
• fiddlers
• trumpeters
• harpists
• trombonists
• clarinetists
• pipers
• pickers
• recitalists
• symphonists
• accordionists
• oboists
• violists
• flautists
• hornists
• reedmen
• bassoonists
• organ-grinders
• cornetists

2

as in composers

a person who writes musical compositions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• composers
• songwriters
• melodists
• lyricists
• tunesmiths
• symphonists
• arrangers
• orchestrators
• scorers
• songsmiths
• cocomposers
• librettists
• lyrists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of musicians

California’s Malibu has become a haven for high-profile figures, with Oakley founder Jim Jannard and megawatt musicians Beyoncé and Jay-Z spending up to $210 million on real estate in the coastal city in the past three years. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Proceeds from the sale will be used to buy musical instruments and give financial scholarships to help talented young musicians launch their careers. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

Michael Jackson has been referred to as one of the bestselling musicians – and by some estimates, perhaps the bestselling artist – of all time. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The 515 Music Hub is also new, a partnership between Music Across Borders, Open Doors KC and KC Jazz Alive and has hosted musicians at its rehearsal space and live venue. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

To protest the British proposal, 1,000 musicians — including Kate Bush, Paul McCartney and Hans Zimmer — released an album containing 12 uncredited tracks consisting of recordings of empty studios and performance spaces. — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026

And just looking at what was happening in pop culture, what musicians were popular. — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Each of those celebrations included pickup bands of fellow musicians and fans, which have included musicians such as Tim Armstrong, Billy Idol, Fred Armisen and Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones. — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 7 July 2026

On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026