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as in instrumentalists
a person who plays a musical instrument
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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as in composers
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 musicians
The musicians, accompanied by keyboardist Billy Preston, played five new songs as crowds gathered on the streets and nearby rooftops to watch.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
All that remains is the alchemical energy binding these four musicians, and the endless mystery driving their search.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
From a sensory point of view, the only thing missing here was the full integration of those musicians and their music, always an asset with a Golden Age show.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
In its heyday, musicians ranging from Sergei Rachmaninoff to Regina Spektor visited the building.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
The two musicians share three children.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The Crossroads storefront developed into a creative hub where artists, musicians and entrepreneurs connect.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
In pop music, the musicians are there to support the song.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Stay after the concert to mingle with the musicians.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
All that remains is the alchemical energy binding these four musicians, and the endless mystery driving their search.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
From a sensory point of view, the only thing missing here was the full integration of those musicians and their music, always an asset with a Golden Age show.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
In its heyday, musicians ranging from Sergei Rachmaninoff to Regina Spektor visited the building.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
The two musicians share three children.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The Crossroads storefront developed into a creative hub where artists, musicians and entrepreneurs connect.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
In pop music, the musicians are there to support the song.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Stay after the concert to mingle with the musicians.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musicians
Noun
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Bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White, the remaining instrumentalists from Yes’ classic ’70s era, contributed little more than scaffolding beneath Horn’s whizbangs.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
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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 design team includes Soutra Gilmour (scenic & costume design), Jon Clark (lighting design), Ben and Max Ringham (sound designers & composers), Fabian Aloise (choreographer), Carole Hancock (hair, wigs & make-up), Kate Waters (fight director), and Ingrid Mackinnon (intimacy coordinator).—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Following his death, fellow composers shared tributes, including Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Noun
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Unidentified trespassers stole the control stick out of an R train while it was parked underground in southern Brooklyn back in December — along a stretch of storage track popular with joyriders and graffiti artists.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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“Musicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musicians. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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