Músico (en. Musician)

/ˈmusiko/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person who composes, performs, or teaches music.
The musician performed at the festival with his band.
El músico se presentó en el festival con su banda.
A person who has advanced knowledge of music theory.
That lecturer is a renowned musician who speaks about composition.
Esa conferencista es una reconocida músico que habla sobre composición.

Etymology

From Latin 'musicus', which in turn comes from Greek 'mousikos'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

musician without borders
Expression that refers to musicians who cross different cultures through music.
músico sin fronteras
street musicians
Musicians who play on the street with the aim of entertaining and receiving tips.
músicos callejeros

Related Words

music
The art of combining sounds to express emotions.
música
instrument
An object used to produce music.
instrumento
song
A musical composition written to be performed.
canción
melody
A sequence of notes that are perceived as a single element.
melodía

Slang Meanings

bar musician
He is a bar musician, playing every night at the neighborhood pub.
Es un músico de bar, toca cada noche en el pub del barrio.
riff
The new song has a great riff, typical of a talented musician.
El nueva canción tiene un riff genial, típico de un músico talentoso.