musician

Everyday

1. A musician is a person who plays a musical instrument or sings, especially as a job or with great skill. tree →
2. A musician can also be someone who writes music (a composer). tree →

In the lessons

In music lessons pupils learn about famous musicians and composers, and about different musicians in an orchestra or band: violinists, drummers, pianists, singers. Being a musician takes lots of practice. Buskers are musicians who play in the street for money. Phrases: «a talented musician», «a professional musician», «street musician», «session musician».

Examples

• My aunt is a musician in an orchestra. tree →
• The street musician played the guitar outside the station. tree →
• Mozart was a brilliant musician from a young age. tree →
• Musicians practise for hours every day. tree →
• The band has four musicians. tree →
• You don't have to be famous to be a musician — anyone who plays can be one. tree →
• ‘Oh, my dear musician, how beautifully you play! tree →

Note

Plural «musicians». Spelling: music + ian; the c sounds like «sh»: mew-ZISH-un. Similar: magician, electrician, politician.