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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
Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
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Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Spice Lounge is the place to be once the sun sets with live musicians (think saxophonists and singers) perform as guests tipple at the edge of the view.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The honor has been bestowed upon actors, comedians, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, musicians, executives, journalists, and various other individuals whose work in television has no equal.
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
Now, with the recent release of the MPC One G2, MPC Live III Retro, and MPC Key 37 G2, Akai has repositioned itself as a conduit between producers and musicians of all ages, with products built for the past, present, and future.
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2026
Weekly jazz and gospel jams bring together veteran musicians and newcomers, while hip-hop performances have become an increasingly visible part of the venue’s identity.
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J.m. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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
Boardroom’s media arm produces daily newsletters and premium video showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Spice Lounge is the place to be once the sun sets with live musicians (think saxophonists and singers) perform as guests tipple at the edge of the view.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The honor has been bestowed upon actors, comedians, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, musicians, executives, journalists, and various other individuals whose work in television has no equal.
—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
Now, with the recent release of the MPC One G2, MPC Live III Retro, and MPC Key 37 G2, Akai has repositioned itself as a conduit between producers and musicians of all ages, with products built for the past, present, and future.
—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2026
Weekly jazz and gospel jams bring together veteran musicians and newcomers, while hip-hop performances have become an increasingly visible part of the venue’s identity.
—
J.m. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
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
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.
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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.
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Even odder is that many of the composers did not necessarily feel compelled to explore nationalist themes.
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Twentieth-century composers like Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein shaped this art form, built on the comic opera and vaudeville, into something special.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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Davis is credited with elevating musical talent into landmark artists, including Janis Joplin, Santana, Barry Manilow, Chicago, Pink Floyd, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Aerosmith.
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“Musicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musicians. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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