Kilo Lingo

/mjuːˈzɪʃ.ən/

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Translation

A person who plays or writes music, especially as a job.

Word origin

From Old French musicien, built from musique, from Latin musica.

Origin
French
Root
musica
English cognates
music

Grammar

Gender
Pluralmusicians

Examples

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A musician is anyone who plays music.

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We often use it for people who play very well.

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A professional musician earns money from music.

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This word is part of lesson 58.