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 Bangles were making history as one of their era’s only all-woman rock & roll bands, four California girls kicking down doors for female musicians. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Two equally incredible musicians have totally different styles. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Sony and Universal are still suing Suno, and musicians, session players and songwriter groups are challenging the deals. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Cova has long been a popular after-show gathering spot for artists, writers, musicians, professors, and public figures. — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Metallic silhouettes are commonplace for celebrities, especially musicians, since they can easily be seen on stage. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

Predictably, the below-the-line workforce — projectionists, stage hands, and musicians — lined up solidly behind Sinclair. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Decades ago, locals like Raul Midón, Nicole Henry, Tony Fernandez and Wendy Pedersen developed as musicians here under musical director and resident bassist Don Wilner’s steady guidance. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Orchestra musicians with the San Francisco Opera have ended a nearly weeklong strike, after reaching a tentative agreement. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026