# musician

/mjuˈzɪʃən/ (US) · /mjuːzˈɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/musician
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

someone who plays a musical instrument or sings, especially as a job.

For teachers: a person who performs, writes, or conducts music. Often used to distinguish professional performers from hobbyists.

## Examples

- She is a talented musician who plays the violin.
- The local café hires a different musician every Friday night to entertain the customers.
- While technically proficient, the young musician lacked the emotional depth required to interpret the composer's more somber late-period works.

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