A1 noun Neutral

musician

/mjuːˈzɪʃ.ən/

A musician is a person who plays a musical instrument or sings, especially as a profession or a serious hobby. This term describes anyone skilled in the art of making or performing music.

Ejemplos

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1

My sister is a talented musician who plays the piano every evening.

My sister is a talented musician who plays the piano every evening.

2

The distinguished musician received an award for his contribution to classical music.

The distinguished musician received an award for his contribution to classical music.

3

He's a great musician; you should hear him jam on the guitar.

He's a great musician; you should hear him jam on the guitar.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
musician
Adverbio
musically
Adjetivo
musical
Relacionado
music
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Truco para recordar

Think of the '-ian' ending like in 'magician.' Just as a magician performs magic, a musician performs music.

Quiz rápido

He plays the violin very well; he is a famous _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: musician

Ejemplos

1

My sister is a talented musician who plays the piano every evening.

everyday

My sister is a talented musician who plays the piano every evening.

2

The distinguished musician received an award for his contribution to classical music.

formal

The distinguished musician received an award for his contribution to classical music.

3

He's a great musician; you should hear him jam on the guitar.

informal

He's a great musician; you should hear him jam on the guitar.

4

The study analyzes the cognitive development of a professional musician.

academic

The study analyzes the cognitive development of a professional musician.

5

The restaurant is looking to hire a live musician for weekend events.

business

The restaurant is looking to hire a live musician for weekend events.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
musician
Adverbio
musically
Adjetivo
musical
Relacionado
music

Colocaciones comunes

professional musician professional musician
talented musician talented musician
street musician street musician
aspiring musician aspiring musician
classical musician classical musician

Frases Comunes

gifted musician

a person with natural talent for music

session musician

a musician hired to play in recording sessions

struggling musician

a musician who is finding it hard to make money

Se confunde a menudo con

musician vs music

'Music' is the art or the sound itself (uncountable), while 'musician' is the person who creates it (countable).

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Notas de uso

Use 'musician' to refer to anyone who plays an instrument, regardless of whether they are a professional or an amateur. It is a broad term that covers singers, drummers, pianists, and more.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'I am a music' when they mean 'I am a musician.' Remember that 'musician' ends in '-ian' to denote a person's role.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the '-ian' ending like in 'magician.' Just as a magician performs magic, a musician performs music.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French word 'musicien', which comes from the Latin 'musica'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one musician, many musicians Often used with the preposition 'in' (e.g., a musician in a band)
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, being a musician is a respected path, though often associated with a creative or bohemian lifestyle.

Quiz rápido

He plays the violin very well; he is a famous _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: musician

Más palabras de music

melody

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A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

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The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

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In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

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A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

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An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

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A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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