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musicians

  • plural
    of musician.
    musician
    noun
    a person who makes music a profession, especially as a performer of music.

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The band comes alive through each song, becoming more than backing musicians, they become fully realized characters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

"I feel like the O2 is a dream venue for so many of us musicians so to be up there was proper surreal," he says of that moment.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

“We are so grateful to all the artists — from our headliners to our musicians in the parks, many of whom went above and beyond to make this affordable to the community,” Ludlow added.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

"Mass production started when Zildjian went to the USA whereas the ones that stayed in Istanbul were handcrafted and still are. Jazz musicians chase after that uniqueness so that's why they are very valuable."

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

It’s in Soho—a square mile of soot-stained chimney pots in a sector rife with artists, musicians, restaurants, and a street market.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin