musician

One who composes, conducts, or performs music, especially instrumental music.

One who makes music a profession or otherwise devotes himself to it, whether as composer, performer, critic, theorist, or historian.

One skilled in the art or science of music; esp., a skilled singer, or performer on a musical instrument.

A composer, conductor, or performer of music.

artist who composes or conducts music as a profession

someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)