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as in instrumentalist
a person who plays a musical instrument
the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician
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as in composer
a person who writes musical compositions
that musician is known for having written music that is very difficult to perform
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Recent Examples of musician
However, prosecutors handed over the names of all three women to Combs’ legal team, so the Bad Boy musician is aware of who is bringing the claims against him.
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
Since the release of his revered 2007 debut For Emma, Forever Ago – a cult-classic isolation record composed by a heartbroken Vernon in a cabin in the Wisconsin woods – the musician has transformed himself time and time again.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Yet, Burke continued to draw glowing reviews from his performances well into the 2020s — especially from other musicians.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Former actor and musician Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, his family announced this week.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
Since the release of his revered 2007 debut For Emma, Forever Ago – a cult-classic isolation record composed by a heartbroken Vernon in a cabin in the Wisconsin woods – the musician has transformed himself time and time again.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Yet, Burke continued to draw glowing reviews from his performances well into the 2020s — especially from other musicians.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Former actor and musician Bobby Sherman has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, his family announced this week.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musician
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Additionally, disco offered a framework for instrumentalists to play around with, as well as characteristics that cannot be boiled down to logic: there can also be affective reasons, regardless of whether the intent is irony, camp, parody, or the expression of genuine sentiment.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Feb. 2025
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With the loss of multi-talented instrumentalist Roy Ayers, who died on Wednesday at the age of 84, the hip-hop world is honoring one of its greatest inspirations and sample sources.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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American composer Philip Glass will be celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th annual World Soundtrack Awards on Oct. 15 and at a film music concert which will close the Film Fest Gent’s three-day Film Music Days 2025 on Oct. 16 in Ghent, Belgium.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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The exhibition features an original soundscape by musical composer Omar Zubair, who Tracy was acquainted with.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The festival's Sunday finale was slated to include appearances from top artists such as Tyler, the Creator, Lil Yachty, The Marías and Nathy Peluso, among others.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The concert set was divided into five parts, each with its themes and moods, telling the story of the artist’s journey.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Musician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musician. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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