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musician

noun mu·si·cian \myü-ˈzi-shən\

: a person who writes, sings, or plays music

Full Definition of MUSICIAN

: a composer, conductor, or performer of music; especially : instrumentalist

— mu·si·cian·ly \-lē\ adjective

— mu·si·cian·ship \-ˌship\ noun

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14th century

MUSICIAN Defined for Kids

noun mu·si·cian \myu̇-ˈzi-shən\

: a person who writes, sings, or plays music with skill and especially as a profession

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