Musician

/mjuːˈzɪʃ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented.

The musician captivated the audience with his exceptional guitar skills.

A person who composes, conducts, or performs music.

She is a talented musician who has released several albums.

A person who is skilled in music and often involves themselves in a musical career.

Many musicians struggle to make a living solely from their art.

An artist who engages with music as a profession or serious hobby.

As a musician, he frequently collaborates with other artists.

From Middle French 'musicien', from Latin 'musicus' meaning 'of music'.

session musician

A musician who is hired to play in recording sessions or live performances.

musician's ear

The ability to identify pitches, intervals, and chords by ear.

musician's life

A lifestyle characterized by dedication to the craft of music and often involving travel and performances.

composer

A person who writes music.

singer

A person who sings, especially professionally.

band

A group of musicians who play music together.

orchestra

A large group of musicians playing together, typically including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Rockstar

He's living the life of a rockstar, touring and performing everywhere.

Session player

She's a session player, often brought in for studio recordings.

Music geek

He's such a music geek, always talking about obscure bands.

Jam artist

She's a jam artist, known for her improvisational skills in concerts.