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as in instrumentalist
a person who plays a musical instrument
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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as in composer
a person who writes musical compositions
that musician is known for having written music that is very difficult to perform
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Recent Examples of musician
The musician debuted his first collection with the brand in April.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
The series saw the musician play a parody of himself, as a Mega Lo Mart spokesperson often touting his fluegelhorn.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 24 July 2025
Aside from their Instagram posts, neither musician has commented on the rerelease of the only album made as a duo.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The musician was singing for the rock group The Hassles during Woodstock, and released his solo debut album Cold Spring Harbor two years later.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
The series saw the musician play a parody of himself, as a Mega Lo Mart spokesperson often touting his fluegelhorn.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 24 July 2025
Aside from their Instagram posts, neither musician has commented on the rerelease of the only album made as a duo.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The musician was singing for the rock group The Hassles during Woodstock, and released his solo debut album Cold Spring Harbor two years later.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musician
Noun
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Her backup in this vein comes from a band led by her husband, Dave Blume, an accomplished instrumentalist who plays bass, piano, organ and vibes.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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His ornaments had the ease and precision of an instrumentalist — a breezy upper extension, daintily dancing arpeggios.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Their lyrics were set to the music of composers including Michel Legrand, Marvin Hamlisch, John Williams and Quincy Jones.—
Patricia Reaney,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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His most recent collaboration is with guitarist and composer Pat Metheny, who is set to record an album of nine Bergman/Metheny songs later this year.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
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Shops will host artists, and there will be pop-up bars and live music.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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The cornerstone event, held on Saturday, will also feature visual artists from D.C. and Miami, and will pay homage to the 50th anniversary of the go-go sound, a subgenre of funk that incorporates call and response.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musician. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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