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

Contemporary Christian musicians Jeremy Camp and Andrew Ripp fill out the bill. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Songs by Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, Drake and Taylor Swift have all interrupted Langley’s reign – and some of those musicians have done so more than once. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Last year, Taylor told Rolling Stone in a digital cover story that the musicians wants to carry on. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026

All tickets were given out for free; the seats closest to the stage reserved for families of YOLA musicians. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

At Belwin Conservancy across Saturday and Sunday, 14 musicians and groups will perform from stands secured to trees 16 feet in the air. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026

This happens on occasion, typically when musicians cut it too close during an encore. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

The special season swaps undiscovered talent for a wide range of celebrities – actors, musicians, influencers, athletes, comedians, and reality television stars. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

He’s been linked to several female musicians since the two split, though there has been no confirmation. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026