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{{short description|Person who composes, conducts or performs music}} | |||
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[[File:Ed Sheeran in Philadelphia 01.jpg|upright|thumb|British singer-songwriter [[Ed Sheeran]] in 2023]] | [[File:Ed Sheeran in Philadelphia 01.jpg|upright|thumb|British singer-songwriter [[Ed Sheeran]] in 2023.]] | ||
A '''musician''' is someone who [[Composer|composes]], [[Conducting|conducts]], or [[Performing arts#Performers|performs]] [[music]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Musician |url=https://ahdictionary.com/word/search.html?q=musician |publisher=American Heritage Dictionary}}</ref> According to the [[United States Employment Service]], "musician" is a general [[Terminology|term]] used to designate a person who follows music as a [[profession]].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BsOj3BYD4DUC&pg=PA883|title=Dictionary of Occupational Titles, Volume 1|page=883|year=1949|publisher=[[U.S. Government Printing Office]]}}</ref> Musicians include [[songwriter]]s, who write both [[music]] and [[lyrics]] for [[songs]]; conductors, who direct a musical performance; and performers, who perform for an audience. A music performer is generally either a [[singer]] (also known as a vocalist), who provides vocals, or an instrumentalist, who plays a [[musical instrument]]. Musicians may perform on their own or as part of a [[Musical ensemble|group, band or orchestra]]. | |||
Musicians may specialize in a [[musical genre]], although many perform across a variety of styles and often blend or cross genres. Their musical output is influenced by a range of factors, including culture, skill set, life experience, education, and creative preferences. A musician who [[Sound recording and reproduction|records]] and [[Music release|releases music]] is often referred to as a '''recording artist''';<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.berklee.edu/careers/roles/recording-group-or-band|title=Recording Artist (or Group)|date=January 2011 |publisher=[[Berklee College of Music]]|accessdate=19 February 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028095241/https://www.berklee.edu/careers/roles/recording-group-or-band|archivedate=28 October 2020}}</ref> while a musician who primarily writes and records [[art music]], media [[soundtrack]]s , and scores—including for [[Film score|film]]s, [[Theatre score|theatrical stage productions]], and [[Video game music|video games]]—or [[classical music]] is usually called a [[composer]]. A [[music producer]], while not a musician outright, may themselves be a musician. A [[Conducting|conductor]], by way of gestures, leads and provides live direction for, or ''conducts'', an ensemble, typically an orchestra or choral group. | |||
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[[File:George Michael at Antwerp (BRAVO).jpg|thumb|[[George Michael]] at Antwerp]] | [[File:George Michael at Antwerp (BRAVO).jpg|thumb|[[George Michael]] at Antwerp.]] | ||
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===Conductor=== | ===Conductor=== | ||
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A conductor directs a musical performance; conducting has been defined as "the art of directing the simultaneous performance of several players or singers by the use of gesture". The conductor stands on a raised podium and communicates with the musicians through hand gestures or eye contact. | A conductor directs a musical performance; conducting has been defined as "the art of directing the simultaneous performance of several players or singers by the use of gesture".{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}} The conductor stands on a raised podium and communicates with the musicians through hand gestures or eye contact. | ||
===Performer=== | ===Performer=== | ||
{{main|Performing arts#Music}} | {{main|Performing arts#Music}} | ||
Examples of performers include, but are not limited to, instrumentalists and singers who perform for an audience. A musician can perform as a [[solo music|solo artist]] or as a | Examples of performers include, but are not limited to, instrumentalists and singers who perform for an audience. A musician can perform as a [[solo music|solo artist]] or as a part of an ensemble (e.g. an [[orchestra]], a [[choir]] or a pop group). | ||
===Producer=== | ===Producer=== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:47, 3 November 2025
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A musician is someone who composes, conducts, or performs music.[1] According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate a person who follows music as a profession.[2] Musicians include songwriters, who write both music and lyrics for songs; conductors, who direct a musical performance; and performers, who perform for an audience. A music performer is generally either a singer (also known as a vocalist), who provides vocals, or an instrumentalist, who plays a musical instrument. Musicians may perform on their own or as part of a group, band or orchestra.
Musicians may specialize in a musical genre, although many perform across a variety of styles and often blend or cross genres. Their musical output is influenced by a range of factors, including culture, skill set, life experience, education, and creative preferences. A musician who records and releases music is often referred to as a recording artist;[3] while a musician who primarily writes and records art music, media soundtracks , and scores—including for films, theatrical stage productions, and video games—or classical music is usually called a composer. A music producer, while not a musician outright, may themselves be a musician. A conductor, by way of gestures, leads and provides live direction for, or conducts, an ensemble, typically an orchestra or choral group.
Types
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Composer
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". A composer is a musician who creates musical compositions. The title is principally used for those who write classical music or film music. Those who write the music for popular songs may be called songwriters. Those who mainly write the words for songs may be referred to as lyricists.
Conductor
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Performer
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Producer
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A music producer plays a crucial role in shaping the sound of an album or song, overseeing the recording process, and guiding the overall creative direction. They often collaborate closely with artists, musicians, sound engineers, and other industry professionals.
See also
- Health problems of musicians
- Lists of musicians
- List of online music databases
- Record producer
- Songwriter
- Singing
- Record sales
References
External links
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