Synonyms for

Musicians

Verb / mju:ˈzɪʃʌnz / Another word for musicians — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who plays a musical instrument or sings

Synonyms & similar words

instrumentalist musician player artists performers players soloists vocalists composers conductors entertainers singers bands orchestras ensembles groups trios quartets duets instrumentalists

Synonyms by register

Formal

performers artists virtuosos composers

Informal

players bands singers songwriters

Literary

bards minstrels virtuosi

Antonyms

non-musicians listeners audiences consumers recipients

Common collocations

  • professional musicians
  • talented musicians
  • local musicians
  • famous musicians
  • classical musicians
  • jazz musicians
  • rock musicians
  • musicians union

Word family

noun musician
verb muse
adjective musical

Usage note

While 'musician' is the standard term, 'artist' can sometimes be used more broadly to encompass musicians. 'Virtuoso' specifically refers to a highly skilled musician.

Example sentences

  1. The musicians practiced for hours before the big show.
  2. My favorite musician is Taylor Swift.
  3. The school band has many talented musicians.
  4. The musicians in the orchestra played in perfect harmony.
  5. The street performer was a talented musician.

Quotes

  • Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart. - Pablo Casals
  • Without music, life would be a mistake. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Music is the soundtrack of your life. - Dick Clark

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