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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 online magazine will publish content weekly, including profiles of artists and musicians, photo essays, reported features, and interviews.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
Over coffee, the pair discussed family, London, race, and the Black American musicians who inspired the Stones.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
His band has expanded, with horns, dancers, back-up singers, and — for some songs—a string section, with nearly 20 musicians onstage.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Michael Jackson spent his entire career as a true global superstar and as one of the most successful musicians in the history of humanity.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In large part that’s down to his versatile band, which grows to some 18 musicians at certain points during the show.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 May 2026
They have also been shaped by athletes, musicians, restaurant owners, students and tourists.
—Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 16 May 2026
The musicians had just 3 minutes to win over viewers.
—ABC News, 16 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
Max Tani, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
Over coffee, the pair discussed family, London, race, and the Black American musicians who inspired the Stones.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
His band has expanded, with horns, dancers, back-up singers, and — for some songs—a string section, with nearly 20 musicians onstage.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Michael Jackson spent his entire career as a true global superstar and as one of the most successful musicians in the history of humanity.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In large part that’s down to his versatile band, which grows to some 18 musicians at certain points during the show.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 May 2026
They have also been shaped by athletes, musicians, restaurant owners, students and tourists.
—Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 16 May 2026
The musicians had just 3 minutes to win over viewers.
—ABC News, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musicians
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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 plot is high-class soap opera, offered at a time when most composers were avoiding any subject that glamorized the bourgeoisie.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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There’s a hypnotizing 360-shot that starts with Galina and Anton day-drinking and then getting into bed, with composers Evgueni and Sacha Galperine’s worrying score pressing upon them, only to come back to the pair in an unchanged, postcoital position.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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This effectively revoked the rights of artists to reclaim their copyright for works after 35 years have passed since the rights were first granted to the record label that recorded their work.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
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“Musicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musicians. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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