musician

[myoo-zish-uhn]

noun

1. a person who makes music a profession, especially as a performer of music.

2. any person, whether professional or not, skilled in music.

musician

/ mjuːˈzɪʃən /

noun

1. a person who plays or composes music, esp as a profession

Other Word Forms

• musicianly adjective
• unmusicianly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of musician¹

1350–1400; Middle English musicien < Middle French. See music, -ian

Example Sentences

This isn’t the first time musicians from the British Isles have had to educate Americans on their own culture.

From Salon

A musician, producer and sound engineer, Turner was pulled into the music business by his father when he was 13.

From Los Angeles Times

The musician is coming off a lengthy residency of concerts in Puerto Rico and was just announced as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer.

From Los Angeles Times

Comedians and musicians have often performed at private gigs and corporate parties.

From BBC

She talked about Combs starting his own record label and clothing line, which she said also inspired other black entrepreneurs and musicians.

From BBC

Related Words

• artist 
• composer 
• conductor 
• entertainer 
• instrumentalist 
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• player 
• soloist 
• virtuoso 
• vocalist