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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
Yet with these new songs out in the world, the three musicians don’t seem particularly bummed not to have their old ones in ready circulation.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, Black Music Month recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Black musicians.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Fans get to know actors, musicians and directors beyond surface level because Poehler approaches each conversation from a more personal perspective, instead of strictly professional.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
On two evenings, my drinks were served alongside toe-tapping performances from local musicians.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
They were joined by a range of other actors, comedians, musicians and more for the variety show and auction on Saturday.
—Dominick Williams
may 31, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
The foundation isn't just producing the next generation of jazz musicians.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
All of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI), an organization that supports local musicians and venues.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Swift’s filings suggest that AI law will increasingly focus not only on protecting the work of musicians, writers, journalists and artists, but also on protecting the signals that tell audiences who is really speaking.
—Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, Black Music Month recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Black musicians.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Fans get to know actors, musicians and directors beyond surface level because Poehler approaches each conversation from a more personal perspective, instead of strictly professional.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
On two evenings, my drinks were served alongside toe-tapping performances from local musicians.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
They were joined by a range of other actors, comedians, musicians and more for the variety show and auction on Saturday.
—Dominick Williams
may 31, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
The foundation isn't just producing the next generation of jazz musicians.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
All of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI), an organization that supports local musicians and venues.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Swift’s filings suggest that AI law will increasingly focus not only on protecting the work of musicians, writers, journalists and artists, but also on protecting the signals that tell audiences who is really speaking.
—Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 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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In anticipation of this sporting event, Symphony San Jose is presenting a Symphonic World Cup on June 6-7 at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring works by some star international composers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Notable coloratura arias Coloratura arias are found in the works of Mozart, George Frideric Handel, and many other classical composers.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Across the campus, 30 artists have created an array of site-specific permanent works on a scale that would even be challenging for a leading contemporary art institution.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Attendees enjoy performances from local artists and bands, while grabbing a bite or drink from food trucks and vendors.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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“Musicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musicians. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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