German word

Musiker

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmuːzɪkɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmusician

Example

Der Musiker komponiert ein Lied.

The musician is composing a song.

Illustration for Musiker (musician)

More examples

Als Musiker muss er oft üben.

As a musician, he often has to practice.

Core concept

A music-maker who may perform on an instrument, sing, or create music through composition.

Common phrases

  • als Musiker arbeiten

    work as a musician

  • bekannter Musiker

    well-known musician

Similar words

Musikerin: A woman who performs or sings music for others to hear.
Sänger: A person who sings songs for others to hear.
Komponist: A person who creates melodies for songs or other pieces.
Dirigent: A person who directs tempo and entrances during a performance.

Definition in German

Person, die beruflich oder künstlerisch Musik macht, etwa als Instrumentalist, Sänger oder Komponist.

Word origin

German Musik derives from Latin musica and ultimately Greek mousike, while -er marks a person connected with the activity.

Usage tips

  • The plural is Musiker, so context or an article distinguishes singular der Musiker from plural die Musiker.

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