musician

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noun (1)

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

musicianship

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noun (2)

mu·​si·​cian·​ship -ˌship How to pronounce musicianship (audio)
: artistry and insight displayed in the interpretation or rendition of music
the finesse, the virtuosity and the musicianship of this performance—Robert Donington

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Noun (1) She's a very talented musician. the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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Surveying the modern landscape, music-industry analyst Bob Lefsetz struggles to identify a contemporary musician who could reasonably qualify based on lyrics alone. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026 The rapper blazed through an eight-song set in 18 minutes, taking only brief pauses to shout out her backing musicians and, at one point, remark on the lack of Maryland crab cakes in her rider. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026 Swift, the wife of the Chiefs’ beloved tight end, was spotted wearing a red turtleneck sweater next to Clark and fellow musician Este Haim in her usual suite at the stadium on the CBS broadcast. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The black mesh gown swept the floor and featured a plunging V-neck bodice and pink crystallized adornments throughout, offering the musician a modicum of modesty in specific areas. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for musician

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Oct. 2026.

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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
-ˌship How to pronounce musician (audio)
noun
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