musicianmu‧si‧cian /mjuːˈzɪʃən $ mjʊ-/ ●●● W3 noun [countable] 
a talented young musician
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a talented young musician
- Ellen is one of our most talented young musicians.
- The group is made up of local musicians who have been performing together for several years.
- In this century, the list has expanded dramatically to embrace scientists, aviators, musicians, artists, authors and entertainers.
- Like well-toned athletes and good musicians, economies work best when they are flexible and limber, rather than brittle and stiff.
- That's a pity, for the Czechs themselves are musicians of style and spirit.
- The musicians have to be full partners in the downsizing.
- The economic position has been put most forcefully by organizations representing professional musicians.
- Unfortunately, Edison was not himself a musician, and the technology he fathered was never used for mass-producing serious musical records.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who plays music
someone who plays a musical instrument very well or someone who does this as their job: · Ellen is one of our most talented young musicians.· The group is made up of local musicians who have been performing together for several years.
someone who sings or plays a musical instrument in order to entertain people: · Most performers feel nervous before they go on stage.· The festival provides an opportunity to hear some fine blues performers at reasonable prices.
: guitar/piano/trumpet etc player (=someone who plays a particular musical instrument) · Simpson is a talented singer and piano player.· She sang "I'll Fly Away," accompanied by two guitar players.
someone who plays a musical instrument while someone else sings or plays the main tune: · I'd be happy to sing, but I'll need an accompanist.· Pianist Tommy Flanagan is among the finest accompanists in jazz history.
someone who plays or sings the main part of a piece of music alone, or with a musical group supporting them: · There will be four soloists in tonight's performance.· Violin soloist Jessica Solano will perform Mozart's Concerto No. 4.
also busker British someone who plays music in a public place such as a street or railway station, so that people will give them money: · A street musician sat on the other side of the courtyard, banging a drum.· In the summer, buskers fill the town's streets and public squares.
WORD SETSa cappella, adjectiveaccelerando, adjectiveaccompaniment, nounaccompanist, nounaccompany, verbaccordion, nounacid house, nounacoustic, adjectiveadagio, nounallegro, nounandante, adjectiveandante, nounanthem, nounaria, nounarpeggio, nounarr., arrange, verbarrangement, nounatonal, adjectiveback, verbbacking, nounbagpipes, nounbalalaika, nounballad, nounband, nounbandmaster, nounbandsman, nounbandstand, nounbanjo, nounbar, nounbarbershop, nounbaritone, nounbarrel organ, nounbass, nounbass, adjectivebass clef, nounbass guitar, nounbassist, nounbassoon, nounbaton, nounbeat, verbbeat, nounbebop, nounblast, verbblow, verbbluegrass, nounbolero, nounbongos, nounboogie, nounbootleg, nounbow, nounbow, verbbrass band, nounbreve, nounbridge, nounbugle, nounbusk, verbC, nouncabaret, nouncadence, nouncadenza, nouncalypso, nounC & W, canon, nouncantata, nouncanticle, nouncantor, nouncarillon, nouncarol, nouncarol, verbcastanets, nouncatchy, adjectivecellist, nouncello, nounchamber music, nounchamber orchestra, nounchant, verbchant, nounchoir, nounchoirboy, nounchoral, adjectivechorale, nounchord, nounchorister, nounchorus, nounChristmas carol, nounchromatic, adjectiveclapper, nounclarinet, nounclavichord, nounclef, nouncoda, nouncoloratura, nouncombo, nouncompose, verbcomposer, nounconcert, nounconcertgoer, nounconcertina, nounconcertmaster, nounconcerto, nounconduct, verbconductor, nounconsonant, adjectiveconsort, nouncontinuo, nouncontrabass, nouncontralto, nouncor anglais, nouncornet, nouncounterpoint, nouncountertenor, nouncountry and western, nouncountry music, nouncover, verbcover, nouncrescendo, nouncroon, verbcrotchet, nouncut, verbcymbal, nounD, noundamper, noundance, noundance band, noundemo, noundescant, noundidgeridoo, noundiminuendo, noundirge, noundisc jockey, noundiscord, noundiscordant, adjectivedissonance, nounditty, nounDixieland, noundo, noundoh, noundominant, noundouble bass, noundownbeat, noundrum, noundrum, verbdrumbeat, noundrum kit, noundrum major, noundrummer, noundrumming, noundrum-roll, noundrumstick, noundub, nounduet, noundulcimer, nounduo, nounear, nouneasy listening, nouneighth note, nounelevator music, nounencore, interjectionensemble, nounexpression, nounf., fa, nounfalsetto, nounfanfare, nounfantasia, nounfiddle, nounfiddler, nounfife, nounfinale, nounfingering, nounflat, adjectiveflat, nounflat, adverbflautist, nounfloor show, nounflourish, nounflute, nounfolk, nounfolk, adjectivefolk music, nounforte, nounforte, adjectivefortissimo, adjectiveforty-five, nounFrench horn, nounfret, nounfugue, nounfunk, nounfunky, adjectiveg, gamelan, noungig, noungig, verbglee club, nounglide, nounglockenspiel, noungong, noungospel, noungrand, noungrand opera, noungrand piano, nounGregorian chant, noungroup, nounguitar, nounhalf note, nounhalf step, nounhammer, nounhard rock, nounharmonic, adjectiveharmonica, nounharmonium, nounharmonize, verbharmony, nounharp, nounharpsichord, nounheavy metal, nounhigh, adjectivehigh-pitched, adjectivehip hop, nounhorn, nounhot, adjectivehouse music, nounhurdy-gurdy, nounhymn, nounimpressionism, nounimpressionist, nounimprovise, verbincidental music, nouninstrument, nouninstrumental, adjectiveinstrumental, nouninstrumentalist, nouninstrumentation, nouninterlude, nouninterval, nounjam, verbjam session, nounjazz, nounjazzy, adjectivejig, nounjingle, nounjungle, nounkaraoke, nounkazoo, nounkettledrum, nounkey, nounkeyboard, nounkey signature, nounla, nounlament, nounlargo, adjectiveleader, nounledger line, nounlegato, adjectiveleitmotif, nounlento, adjectivelibrettist, nounlibretto, nounlilt, nounlullaby, nounlute, nounlyre, nounlyric, adjectivelyrical, adjectivelyricism, nounlyricist, nounmadrigal, nounmaestro, nounmajor, adjectivemale-voice choir, nounmandolin, nounmaracas, nounmarch, nounmarching band, nounmariachi, nounmarimba, nounmasterclass, nounmedley, nounmellifluous, adjectivemelodic, adjectivemelodious, adjectivemelody, nounmetronome, nounmezzo-soprano, nounmi, nounmiddle C, nounminim, nounminor, adjectiveminstrel, nounminuet, nounmodal, adjectivemode, nounmoderato, adjectivemodulate, verbmolto, adverbmood music, nounmotif, nounmouth organ, nounmouthpiece, nounmovement, nounmusic, nounmusical, adjectivemusical, nounmusical instrument, nounmusically, adverbmusician, nounmusicianship, nounmusicology, nounmusic stand, nounmute, verbmute, nounMuzak, nounnational anthem, nounnatural, adjectivenatural, nounNegro spiritual, nounnocturne, nounnote, nounnumber, nounnumber one, nounnursery rhyme, nounoboe, nounoctave, nounoctet, nounoff-key, adjectiveone-man band, nounopera, nounopera house, nounoperetta, nounopus, nounoratorio, nounorchestra, nounorchestral, adjectiveorchestra pit, nounorchestrate, verborgan, nounorgan grinder, nounorganist, nounovertone, nounoverture, nounp., panpipes, nounpart, nounpart-song, nounpause, nounpeal, verbpedal, nounpeg, nounpenny whistle, nounpercussion, nounperfect pitch, nounPhilharmonic, adjectivephrase, nounphrase, verbphrasing, nounpianissimo, adjectivepianist, nounpiano, nounpiano, adjectivepianola, nounpiccolo, nounpick, verbpick, nounpipe, verbpiped music, nounpiper, nounpitch, nounpitch, verbpizzicato, nounplainchant, nounplainsong, nounplay, verbplayer, nounplayer piano, nounplectrum, nounpluck, verbpolyphony, nounpop, nounpop group, nounpop music, nounpop star, nounprelude, nounpresto, adjectivepresto, nounprima donna, nounproduction number, nounpromenade concert, nounpsaltery, nounpunk, nounquarter note, nounquartet, nounquaver, nounquintet, nounR & B, nounrag, nounraga, nounragga, nounragtime, nounrange, nounrap, nounrap, verbrapper, nounrecital, nounrecitative, nounrecord, nounrecorder, nounreed, nounrefrain, nounreggae, nounregister, nounremaster, verbrendering, nounrendition, nounrepeat, nounrequest, nounrequiem, nounresonator, nounrest, nounrhapsody, nounrhythm, nounrhythm and blues, nounrhythm section, nounriff, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrock, nounrock and roll, nounrock music, nounrock 'n' roll, nounrondo, nounrostrum, nounround, nounrumba, nounrun, nounsalsa, nounsamba, nounsaxophone, nounsaxophonist, nounscale, nounscat, nounscherzo, nounscore, nounscore, verbsemibreve, nounsemiquaver, nounsemitone, nounseptet, nounserenade, nounserenade, verbset, nounsetting, nounsextet, nounshanty, nounsharp, adverbsharp, nounsheet music, nounsight-read, verbsignature tune, nounsing, verbsinger, nounsinger-songwriter, nounsingle, nounsitar, nounsixteenth note, nounska, nounskiffle, nounslide, nounslur, verbslur, nounsnare drum, nounso, nounsol, nounsol-fa, nounsolo, adjectivesolo, nounsoloist, nounsonata, nounsong, nounsongbook, nounsongster, nounsongwriter, nounsoprano, nounsoprano, adjectivesoul, nounsoundtrack, nounspiritual, nounsqueezebox, nounstaccato, adverbstaff, nounstandard, nounStar-Spangled Banner, the, stave, nounsteel band, nounsteel guitar, nounstep, nounstring, verbstringed instrument, nounstrum, verbstudy, nounsuite, nounswell, nounswing, nounsymphony, nounsyncopated, adjectivesyncopation, nounsynthesis, nounsynthesize, verbsynthesizer, nountabla, nountabor, nountambourine, nountechno, nountempo, nountenor, nountenor, adjectiveTex-Mex, adjectivetheme, nounthrash, nounthrenody, nounthrob, verbti, nountimbrel, nountime, nountime signature, nountimpani, nountoccata, nountom-tom, nountonal, adjectivetonality, nountone, nountone-deaf, adjectivetone poem, nountonic, nountootle, verbtrack, nountranscribe, verbtranspose, verbtreble, nountreble, adjectivetreble clef, nountremolo, nountriangle, nountrill, nountrombone, nountrumpet, nountuba, nountune, nountune, verbtuneful, adjectivetuneless, adjectivetuning fork, nountuning peg, nounukulele, noununaccompanied, adjectiveupright piano, nounvalve, nounvariation, nounverse, nounvibes, nounvibraphone, nounvibrato, nounviola, nounviolin, nounviolinist, nounvirginals, nounvirtuoso, nounvivace, adjectivevocal, adjectivevocal, nounvocalist, nounvoice, nounvoluntary, nounwaltz, nounwarble, verbwarbler, nounwhole note, nounwind instrument, nounwoodwind, nounxylophone, nounyodel, verbyodel, nounzither, nounzydeco, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a leading classical violinist a classical repertoire She was an extremely gifted poet.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
a leading classical violinist a classical repertoire She was an extremely gifted poet.· The thing that attracted me was that it wasn't your average plonk, plonk, three cord amateur musician.· Perky was an enthusiastic amateur musician who played several instruments, his favorite being the violin.· Courses would have elements which applied to both professional and to amateur musicians.· His father, also called Thomas, was a stonemason, builder and enthusiastic amateur musician.· My father played the clarinet in the orchestra; he was a good amateur musician.· Otherwise, schemes for producing well-trained professional and amateur musicians will meet with little success.· Every year amateur rock musicians compete in the Battle of the Bands competition.· He was also an amateur musician who played the piano badly but with passion.
· Moira seemed to think that since I wasn't a black, working-class musician then I could have nothing to offer Jett.· He helped start the Clef Club in 1910, a giant booking agency and union for black musicians.· The Clef Club was key in providing jobs and dignity for many exploited black musicians.
· Did those scribes care for their hands, tend their fingers, in the way classical musicians are reputed to?
· She was a valued Trainer, and a fine musician.· The series focuses on some of the world's finest musicians playing an interesting classical and contemporary repertoire.
· Just over an hour of marvellously invigorating fiddling from some of the best traditional musicians in Ireland.· Like well-toned athletes and good musicians, economies work best when they are flexible and limber, rather than brittle and stiff.· My father played the clarinet in the orchestra; he was a good amateur musician.· All roads lead to Seattle for many computer programmers and for the best rock musicians of a certain style.· And I told you, he is a good musician.· He is a good musician, intelligent, with a wide range of interests.· These are good musicians, they also know that they play the adagio too quickly.· I would never find a better musician, his contribution to Re:Joyce was unquantifiable.
· And he's a great musician - lead guitar.· A great musician and much admired teacher, Nikolayeva knew what she was talking about.· He was just a great, great musician.· And don't forget Charlie, dear Charlie, the great musician.· No, he was Bob Marley, a great musician.· The late John Coltrane was the most restless of great jazz musicians.· They are popularly associated with Christmas, but have great value for musicians in all kinds of music.
· The programmes are wide-ranging and involve visiting and local professional musicians and students.· The long established Opera Nova have a reputation for presenting good quality opera performance using local musicians in conjunction with some professional aid.· Many stations still record local musicians in their own studios.
· We were always working, and other musicians used to come up to play with us.· Could insight about the music of one disabled artist have some particular relevance to other disabled musicians?· Now the Singers contribute once a week, alternating with other musicians, and there is a much wider selection of music.· Occasionally, two other musicians would accompany her, playing violin and flute.
· He was a professional musician and the concourses of the Underground were his auditorium.· Disturbance of musical abilities in professional musicians usually takes left-brain damage.· The economic position has been put most forcefully by organizations representing professional musicians.· The new accordion made him feel like a professional musician for the first time.· Herschel started life as a professional musician, Hubble embarked upon the legal profession.· He was a professional musician now, still sensitive and happy doing something he loved.· Otherwise, schemes for producing well-trained professional and amateur musicians will meet with little success.· The programmes are wide-ranging and involve visiting and local professional musicians and students.
· Interesting rock stars, uninspiring rock musicians.· Nugent is wild on stage but certainly not the stereotypical rock musician.· All roads lead to Seattle for many computer programmers and for the best rock musicians of a certain style.· Manasha matheson met rock musician Jerry Garcia at a Grateful Dead concert.
· He sang in the choir, was a talented musician and a keen sportsman.· After that he would go to medical school and become a doctor who was also a handsome and talented musician and athlete.· The station had at its beck and call a talented pool of musicians, singers, actors, actresses and conductors.· Sniegs, that talented but tormented musician, had been deported.· My late cousin, Norman, who was a very talented musician, shared the same opinion.· All four were talented musicians and difficult people, in varying degrees.· Henry, a talented sculptor and musician from Faringdon in Oxfordshire fell from a top floor window.
· The younger musicians, influenced greatly by Miles Davis, liked their jazz, but liked it loud.· Q.. What advice do you have for young musicians?· Sensitive guidance may be needed for young musicians.· It all began in 1981, when he was still a young egghead musician on the junior faculty at Yale University.· These activities gave him an enduring influence in the development of young musicians.· Because of the deejays' visibility, young musicians also flocked to Gibson and company.· What we try and do here is show young musicians how a major studio works.· The young musician Diego Huerin has kept this same vision in mind in his new arrangement of La Pasión.
NOUN· All of them continue to enhance the role of the church musician by their devotion and perseverance.· Whatever the reason for a refusal, the church musician has to abide by the publisher's decision.· It is a distraction to other worshippers and detracts from the importance of church musicians.· Furthermore, preparation of students to work as church musicians without regard to their religious convictions can lead to confusion or insincerity.· The picture includes the provision made for amateur and professional, part-time and full-time church musicians.· Those with a professional approach have provided structured courses for church musicians lasting a year or more.· Also included in this chapter is a description of those areas of insurance which apply to church musicians and their instruments.· This is significant for any analysis of the training of church musicians.
· In addition to a number of internationally recognised jazz musicians the Festival attracts a number of artists and attractions from around the region.· But from the viewpoint of a bona fide jazz musician, it is not really jazz.· I am delighted that an accomplished jazz musician should choose a tune of mine to improvise upon.· When jazz musicians go to a club, the first place we go is the kitchen.· Max is a jazz musician, a black cat with Negro features, who owns a talking saxophone, his Alto Ego.· Before then, we are inclined to believe only hip jazz musicians and self-destructive beat poets did dope.· Born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, in 1929, Kundera worked as a labourer and a jazz musician before turning to writing.· By then Mike, though insecure in his ability to improvise, dreamed of being a jazz musician.
· Dozens of street musicians have been gathering in Cheltenham as part of the fringe festival.· A street musician with a particularly lousy, one-note act?· He liked listening to the street musicians who played at Covent Garden.· Tourists snapped photos. Street musicians played.· He remembered the street musician with his little monkey.· She screams Read in studio Dozens of street musicians have been competing for the title of Britain's best busker.
VERB· As principal harpist here for the past 30 years, Harris has established herself as a leading musician.· Already computers are beginning to produce music as good as leading jazz musicians.
· Equally, what many parishes pay their musicians is barely sufficient to cover their expenses.
· It has been proposed that these instruments were played by extra musicians.· When they played, the musicians and secondary singers seemed linked up with Rana Khan like nerves to a brain.· Some of these programs play along with the musician to make practice easier and more entertaining.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
- Because Karajan was a born teacher, he was always interested in young musicians.
- A Bradford Museums Service travelling exhibition.
- However, John Reynolds, the latest addition to this high-speed travelling circus, could be one of the surprise packets.
- The stables turned out to be remarkably solid structures for a travelling circus, made mostly of wood with canvas roofs.
- This year a travelling circus put up its tent and offered the public a horse-riding show.
- A former Car of the Year winner, it has done well on the Continent but has been under-rated here.
- All won national Player of the Year honors during their Bruins careers.
- Going up against league player of the year Mary Raskauskas, Thompson tallied 17 points and 10 rebounds.
- Jeff was voted their Player of the Year last season, but they've let me have him for six months.
- On defense, Mutombo, the three-time defensive player of the year, hung around the lane to block and alter shots.
- Then came the news of Price, the two-time City 4-A Player of the Year.
WORD FAMILYnounmusicmusicalmusicianmusicianshipmusicologymusicologistadjectivemusicalunmusicaladverbmusically
someone who plays a musical instrument, especially very well or as a job: a talented young musician