musician

noun

mu·​si·​cian myü-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce musician (audio)
Synonyms of musiciannext
: a composer, conductor, or performer of music
especially : instrumentalist
musicianly
myü-ˈzi-shən-lē How to pronounce musician (audio)
adjective
musicianship
myü-ˈzi-shən-ˌship How to pronounce musician (audio)
noun

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She's a very talented musician. the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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Elsewhere in New York, Harry Styles was also among the musicians paying tribute to Parton on Wednesday. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026 My father was a coal miner and a talented musician who would later perform in several local bluegrass bands. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 As a teenager, Morgan performed frequently in Los Angeles with the Western Swing musician Hank Penny, according to her official website. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Billboard Japan spoke with Nagie Lane member mikako, the multilingual musician who emceed the Women In Music – EQUAL STAGE event held in June, for the latest WIM interview. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for musician

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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

noun
mu·​si·​cian myu̇-ˈzish-ən How to pronounce musician (audio)
: a person who writes, sings, or plays music and especially as a profession
musicianship
-ˌship How to pronounce musician (audio)
noun
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