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

Derived Forms

• muˈsicianly, adjective

Other Words From

• mu·sician·ly adjective
• unmu·sician·ly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of musician¹

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

Example Sentences

The chorus and orchestra will perform in both London and Manchester, and the company will work with Manchester-based outfits like the Halle Orchestra and BBC Philharmonic, and local freelance musicians.

From BBC

For his part, Daltrey said in 2021 that he still supported Brexit, but wished the Conservative government at the time had "made the easing of restrictions for musicians and actors a higher priority".

From BBC

He also wanted the same musicians’ fingerprints on each song, even though they hop from nouveau dub to R&B ballad to folk.

From Los Angeles Times

The composer, who played flute with West African musicians in the 1980s and has a lifelong passion for jazz and African American musical traditions, was excited by the opportunity to work on “The Piano Lesson.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the latter, a snarky comedy writer forges an unexpected love connection with a handsome musician she meets backstage at a “Saturday Night Live”-style sketch show.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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