German Conversation · Level 60
71 words
German word
Musikant
Pronunciation
IPA/muziˈkant/
Meaning
- masculine nounmusician
Example
Früher zogen Musikanten von Dorf zu Dorf.
In the past, musicians traveled from village to village.
More examples
Auf dem Marktplatz spielte ein Musikant Lieder für Passanten.
In the market square, a musician played songs for passersby.
Core concept
A lone or small-group player arriving in a village with an instrument and earning an audience through public performance.
Common phrases
Musikant am Marktplatz
musician in the market square
der Musikant des Dorfes
the village musician
ein alter Musikant
an old musician
Similar words
Musiker: Someone who makes or performs music professionally or as a hobby.
Straßenmusiker: A musician who performs outdoors for passing crowds and earns tips.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die mit einem Instrument von Ort zu Ort zieht und in Dörfern oder auf Märkten für Publikum spielt.
Word origin
Musikant developed from Middle High German musikant, which traces to Latin musicans, a term for a maker or performer of music.
Usage tips
- Present-day German usually uses Musiker as the neutral general term, while Musikant often evokes a traditional, itinerant, or folk performer.