Synonyms of musicians

musicians

noun

plural of musician

1

as in instrumentalists

a person who plays a musical instrument

the violinist was a famous and exquisitely talented musician

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instrumentalists
• artists
• performers
• organists
• drummers
• players
• soloists
• violinists
• virtuosos
• guitarists
• minstrels
• pianists
• saxophonists
• maestros
• keyboardists
• percussionists
• accompanists
• flutists
• fiddlers
• trumpeters
• harpists
• trombonists
• clarinetists
• pipers
• pickers
• recitalists
• symphonists
• accordionists
• oboists
• violists
• flautists
• hornists
• reedmen
• bassoonists
• organ-grinders
• cornetists

2

as in composers

a person who writes musical compositions

that musician is known for having written music that is very difficult to perform

Synonyms & Similar Words

• composers
• songwriters
• melodists
• lyricists
• tunesmiths
• symphonists
• arrangers
• orchestrators
• scorers
• songsmiths
• cocomposers
• librettists
• lyrists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of musicians

The anniversary drew a mix of musicians, designers and cultural figures, including Travis Barker, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, Quavo and Erica Fontaine, Kanye West, North West and Lil Pump. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

The name comes from the macabre pop-culture reference, the 27 Club, whose members include a group of musicians who died prematurely at that age. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

All ticket proceeds will go towards MusiCares, the nonprofit that provides health, financial, and emergency relief services to professional musicians. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

The series includes interviews with the era’s iconic musicians including John Taylor from Duran Duran, Billy Idol and Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

The book features essays by, or conversations with, musicians about the albums that had a huge influence on them, but may otherwise be underrated or unknown. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2026

With more musicians in tow as well, Bridgers stretched her predominantly rock sound to new melodic territory, from ambient electronic to driving country. — Christine Werthman, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

Below, see what all your favorite musicians wore to hit the red carpet at the 2026 MTV VMAs. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Modern-day musicians still reinvent themselves musically, but seldom visually. — Sadie Kargman, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026