Musician

mjuːˈzɪʃən

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Definitions

1

A person who creates or performs music, especially instrumental music.

mjuːˈzɪʃən

nounneutralBeginner
Occupation

A person who plays a musical instrument or is skilled in music.

The musician captivated the audience with his virtuoso performance.

💡 Simply: A musician is like a person who loves making music! They might play an instrument, sing, or write songs to share with other people. Think of your favorite singer or band member – they're all musicians!

👶 For kids: A musician is someone who plays music, like a singer or someone who plays a piano or guitar.

More Examples

2

She is a highly respected musician known for her innovative compositions.

3

Many musicians have to work hard to make a living.

How It's Used

General

"The musician played a beautiful melody on the piano."

Arts and Entertainment

"The orchestra hired several talented musicians for the upcoming concert."

Synonyms & Antonyms

Antonyms

Idioms & expressions

Music to my ears

Something very pleasing to hear or read.

"When I heard I got the job, it was music to my ears."

Face the music

To accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.

"After breaking the window, he had to face the music and tell his parents."

From Middle French musicien, from Old French musicien (noun), from Latin musicus (musical).

The term 'musician' has been used in the English language since the 14th century, reflecting the significance of music in various cultures.

Memory tip

Imagine a person with a musical instrument; they are a musician.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"Relating to the art of music."

professional musiciantalented musicianfamous musicianlocal musicianjazz musician

Common misspellings

musitionmusicanmussician

Usage

60%Spoken
40%Written