musician Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
    player; instrumentalist.
  2. noun artist who composes or conducts music as a profession

WordNet


Mu*si"cian noun
Etymology
F. musicien.
Definitions
  1. One skilled in the art or science of music; esp., a skilled singer, or performer on a musical instrument.

Webster 1913