musician
noun
mu·si·cian
myü-ˈzi-shən 
: a composer, conductor, or performer of music
especially
: instrumentalist
Examples of musician in a Sentence
She's a very talented musician.
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
Recent Examples on the Web
Per Forbes, Swift is the first musician to hit ten figures in fortune solely based on songs and performances.
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
Making things even more awkward, the musicians – Nell Mortimer and Herb McGwyer — were also once romantically involved with each other a la Sonny and Cher.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
Singer-songwriter Todd Snyder was the first notable musician to praise Ferrell’s genre-hopping style and big voice.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
There’s so many musicians that just sound like each other.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Eric Clapton, the only musician who has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame three times, will perform a Southern California mini-tour in October.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
Top musicians who sought out Synanon for help included Art Pepper and Joe Pass.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
Other musicians, such as Doechii and Megan Thee Stallion, also chimed in.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, the musician has been on the road and collecting stories and fairytales to shape into her latest record.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
Making things even more awkward, the musicians – Nell Mortimer and Herb McGwyer — were also once romantically involved with each other a la Sonny and Cher.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
Singer-songwriter Todd Snyder was the first notable musician to praise Ferrell’s genre-hopping style and big voice.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
There’s so many musicians that just sound like each other.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Eric Clapton, the only musician who has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame three times, will perform a Southern California mini-tour in October.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
Top musicians who sought out Synanon for help included Art Pepper and Joe Pass.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
Other musicians, such as Doechii and Megan Thee Stallion, also chimed in.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, the musician has been on the road and collecting stories and fairytales to shape into her latest record.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of musician was
in the 14th century
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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musician
noun
mu·si·cian
myu̇-ˈzish-ən
: a person who writes, sings, or plays music and especially as a profession
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