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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"Everyone has seen a street musician or a performer adjust to a changing crowd," said Nieh, a faculty member in the Department of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution.
From Science Daily
But there is still a steep hill to climb for the city, as Mancunian singer and musician Ellen Beth Abdi points out.
From BBC
In February 2024, the woman dropped her lawsuit against the musicians, filing to dismiss it with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled.
From Los Angeles Times
Since then, it’s been a key part of internet culture — where character-specific dances became widespread trends and major musicians, such as Travis Scott and Ariana Grande, have hosted concerts in the virtual realm.
From Los Angeles Times
She describes a glimmer of light when the band is asked to contribute a cover to a movie soundtrack, and it temporarily pulls the musicians together.
From Salon
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