musician
/mjuˈzɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: musicians
Meaning · English
A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, occupation, or profession.
Noun
Examples
Jenny is a talented musician, playing the cello, saxophone, piano and guitar.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “musician” mean?
A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, occupation, or profession.
Is “musician” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.