musician
word
/mjuˈzɪʃən/
myoo-ZI-shuhn
/mjuːzˈɪʃən/
myoo-ZI-shuhn
Definition
A musician is a person who plays music, sings, or writes music, especially as a skill, job, or serious hobby.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for instrumentalists, singers, and composers in general. 'Musician' is broader than 'singer' or 'guitarist'. Common phrases include 'professional musician', 'street musician', and 'talented musician'.
Spanish: músico - músicaPortuguese (BR): músico - musicistaPortuguese (PT): músico - musicistaChinese (Simplified): 音乐家 - 乐手Chinese (Traditional): 音樂家 - 樂手Hindi: संगीतकार - वादक - गायक/गायिकाArabic: موسيقي - عازفBengali: সঙ্গীতজ্ঞ - সংগীতশিল্পীRussian: музыкантJapanese: 音楽家Vietnamese: nhạc sĩKorean: 음악가Turkish: müzisyenUrdu: موسیقارIndonesian: musisi
Example Sentences
My brother is a musician.
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She wants to be a musician.
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That musician plays the piano well.
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He’s a great musician, but he hates performing live.
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You can tell she’s a trained musician from the way she listens.
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A lot of young musicians share their work online now.
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