Meaning of Musician
In simple words: A person who plays music or writes songs.
Musician in a sentence
- a jazz/rock/classical musician
- She has been a professional musician for over 25 years.
- The competition recognizes talented young musicians.
- A group of local musicians entertained the guests.
- The pipes were played by Irish musician, John Burney.
- Armstrong was still a great jazz musician in the fifties.
- many pop and rock musicians sing in English rather than their mother tongue.
- You have to be a very dedicated musician to get to the top.
- She has toured as a backing musician for Taylor Swift.
How to use Musician
Use 'musician' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate when talking about people in the music industry, but avoid it in very casual slang conversations.
Grammar pattern
musician + is/are + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'music' + 'ian' — a person who creates or plays music.
Related words
Collocations with Musician
Opposites of Musician
- non-musician
- amateur
Common mistakes with Musician
- Confusing 'musician' with 'musical' (the adjective).
- Using 'musician' without a clear context or description.
- Incorrectly assuming 'musician' only refers to singers.
Musician appears in
Musician in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
موسيقي
شخص يعزف الموسيقى أو يكتب الأغاني.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাদ্যকর
একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি গান বাজান বা গান লেখেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Musiker
Jemand, der Musik macht oder Lieder schreibt.
- SpanishEspañol
Músico
Una persona que toca música o escribe canciones.
- Persianفارسی
موسیقیدان
کسی که موسیقی مینوازد یا آهنگ میسازد.
- FrenchFrançais
Musicien
Quelqu'un qui fait de la musique ou qui écrit des chansons.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संगीतकार
एक व्यक्ति जो संगीत बजाता है या गाने लिखता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Musicista
Una persona che suona musica o scrive canzoni.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Músico
Alguém que toca música ou escreve canções.
- RussianРусский
Музыкант
Человек, который играет музыку или пишет песни.
- Urduاردو
موسیقی دان، موسیقار
وہ شخص جو موسیقی بجاتا ہے یا گانے لکھتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
音乐家
演奏音乐或写歌的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Musician
What does Musician mean?
A person who plays music or writes songs.
What is the definition of Musician?
a person who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a job
How do you use Musician in a sentence?
a jazz/rock/classical musician
Can you give another example of Musician?
She has been a professional musician for over 25 years.
What are synonyms for Musician?
Common alternatives include artist, performer, composer, band member, singer.
What is the opposite of Musician?
Opposite meanings include non-musician, amateur.
What words go with Musician?
It commonly pairs with accomplished, brilliant, excellent, perform (something), play (something), sing (something).
What are common mistakes when using Musician?
Confusing 'musician' with 'musical' (the adjective). Using 'musician' without a clear context or description. Incorrectly assuming 'musician' only refers to singers.
How do you pronounce Musician?
US: /["/mjuˈzɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/mjuˈzɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Musician?
Use 'musician' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate when talking about people in the music industry, but avoid it in very casual slang conversations.
What CEFR level is Musician?
"Musician" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.

