Musician
Musician
Musician (/mjuːˈzɪʃən/) is a person who composes, conducts, or performs music. The term musician can be applied to a person who plays a musical instrument, as well as those who create music in other ways.
Etymology
The word "musician" comes from the Old French musicien, which in turn derives from the Latin musicus, meaning "musical". The Latin term was borrowed from the Greek mousikos, "pertaining to the Muses," the goddesses of art and science in Greek mythology.
Related Terms
- Composer: A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.
- Conductor: A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.
- Instrumentalist: A person who plays a musical instrument, especially as a profession.
- Vocalist: A person who sings, especially as a profession.
- Songwriter: A person who writes popular songs or the music for them.
- Musicologist: A person who studies music as an academic discipline.
- Music Therapist: A professional who uses music to help individuals improve their health, functioning and well-being.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Musician
- Wikipedia's article - Musician
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