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

The musical’s band sits to the side of the stage, giving audiences full view of the musicians performing Mitchell’s score, an eclectic fusion of modern Broadway sound with New Orleans jazz. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Scott joined a small but notable list of musicians cast by Nolan over the years. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026

Weekly running expenses remain high as utility charges and theater rent have also risen, alongside increasing rates for actors, musicians and stagehands as well as creative team members, to meet the rising cost of living. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

The film also uses human voice actors, musicians and Foley artists. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Music was a major part of Swift and Kelce’s wedding, which was attended by a multitude of musicians. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

As the sun starts to drop, dancers and musicians gather, and the energy shifts into a nightly parade. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Producer Whiteley also plays bass on the LP, and Dominic Billett, Isa Burke, Wayne Horvitz, and Ken Whiteley are among the other musicians. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026

The annual event will recognize the best new and upcoming actors, musicians and artists who are taking the industry by storm. — William Earl, Variety, 14 July 2026