noun
Other Word Forms
- musicianly adjective
- unmusicianly adjective
Etymology
Origin of musician
1350–1400; Middle English musicien < Middle French. See music, -ian
Example Sentences
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For musicians and record labels, holiday music also has taken on growing importance.
From Los Angeles Times
Local fans have also paid tribute to the musician, including Susan Robertson, manager of the Tees Valley Music Service, who said Rea had been "a big part of my life".
From BBC
The musicians' exhortation -- made on June 28 at the open-air festival held in southwest England -- led to the BBC saying it would no longer live-broadcast musical performances deemed "high risk".
From Barron's
Payne mentored musicians in the competition, offering moving encouragement and sharp advice.
From Los Angeles Times
We are both musicians and I’ve built a solid network here.
From MarketWatch
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