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 musician and former Police frontman talks about his life and career ahead of a five-night stand at the Wiltern in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

“Brighter Days” encompasses a remarkable series of firsts for the musician.

From Los Angeles Times

Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines, which Williams co-wrote, is heard briefly on the soundtrack, without referencing the song's infamous plagiarism trial, which left the musician owing $5m to the estate of Marvin Gaye.

From BBC

Piece By Piece, the new documentary about musician Pharrell Williams, is unusual in many respects - not least because it is entirely animated with Lego.

From BBC

Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars of the 20th century, has died at 91.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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