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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
In addition to working at her alma mater, Lauren has continued practicing law as a freelance attorney and has represented various producers, musicians and entertainment companies.
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Because of his vision, countless musicians were able to reach hearts across the planet.
—Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Boardroom’s media arm produces daily newsletters and premium video showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 June 2026
Instead of traditional sheet music, musicians learn songs through colors, shapes, symbols and other familiar tools.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 22 June 2026
The festival also brought back musicians whose roots in Kansas City stretch back decades.
—J.m. Banks
june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
According to the official royal website, the elaborate event features over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The musicians are individually superb, yet the ensemble sometimes lacks tonal weight and richness.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The original music was created collaboratively by 17 female Chilean musicians — including Ana Tijoux, Camila Moreno, and Javiera Parra.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Because of his vision, countless musicians were able to reach hearts across the planet.
—Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Boardroom’s media arm produces daily newsletters and premium video showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 June 2026
Instead of traditional sheet music, musicians learn songs through colors, shapes, symbols and other familiar tools.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 22 June 2026
The festival also brought back musicians whose roots in Kansas City stretch back decades.
—J.m. Banks
june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
According to the official royal website, the elaborate event features over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The musicians are individually superb, yet the ensemble sometimes lacks tonal weight and richness.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The original music was created collaboratively by 17 female Chilean musicians — including Ana Tijoux, Camila Moreno, and Javiera Parra.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musicians
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On Saturday there were nearly 400 student instrumentalists and vocalists one time or another on stage at Disney, members of a large symphony orchestra, a concert orchestra, a big band, a mariachi ensemble and the Titan Banda Oaxaquena.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Asake’s last live outing in North America was his Red Bull Symphonic concert, which transformed many of his fan favorites into reworked orchestral versions backed by classical instrumentalists and Nigerian talking drummers alike.—
Emanuel Okusanya,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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There might be really only a couple of musical numbers, the rest of Bizet’s score is more subtly suggested in clever orchestrations by composers Amine Bouhafa and Isabelle Laudenbach.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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These three individual concerts will include a performance of songs by Bareilles, Miranda, and Pasek & Paul on their respective nights, along with excerpts from the work of the newer composers throughout the year.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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Members can explore new ideas from the neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, and other innovators shaping the future.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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The murals will be painted live by a mix of local and visiting artists on June 5 and 6 alongside other events in the West Bottoms, joining efforts to add murals around the city ahead of the FIFA World Cup.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Musicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musicians. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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