noun
Other Word Forms
- musicianly adjective
- unmusicianly adjective
Etymology
Origin of musician
1350–1400; Middle English musicien < Middle French. See music, -ian
Example Sentences
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In an emotional speech accepting the award, Sharon said her husband came "from a small working class neighbourhood in Birmingham" and "he rose to become one of the most recognisable and respected musicians".
From BBC
He recalls Wilson looking like a “scared rabbit” when he walked into the studio to find some of the session musicians who’d worked with the Beach Boys back in the old days.
From Los Angeles Times
Focusing on McCartney’s first decade in the wake of The Beatles’ disbandment, Neville allots significant attention to the musician’s grit and determination during the formation of Wings, which underwent several lineup changes in the 1970s.
From Salon
In the studio, one band of successful US musicians co-wrote, recorded and produced his songs, while a new live band are with him on tour.
From BBC
But she arrives as a decorated musician who has woven Latin American, blues and soul traditions into nine bilingual albums — including her 2024 Grammy Award-winning acoustic album “X Mí.”
From Los Angeles Times
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