musician

noun

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

Examples of musician in a Sentence

She's a very talented musician. the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of musician was in the 14th century

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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musician. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

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 noun

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