Words / A2

myoo-ZISHUN/mjuˈzɪʃn/

A musician plays music, often as a job: a street musician, a jazz musician, train as a musician. Singer and pianist are more specific. Musical can be the adjective, or a stage show with songs. Music is the art. Do not write musician when you mean magician, or physician.

Meaning

A person who plays a musical instrument or sings as a job.

Examples

• “A street musician was playing the violin by the station.”
• “A musician played the guitar in the underground passage.”
• “The festival hires local musicians for the Saturday market.”

Good to know

a street / jazz musician. Show cousin: musical. Mix-up: magician.

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