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A musician is someone who composes, conducts, or performs
music Music is the arrangement of sound to create some combination of Musical form, form, harmony, melody, rhythm, or otherwise Musical expression, expressive content. Music is generally agreed to be a cultural universal that is present in all hum ...
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, "musician" is a general term used to designate a person who follows music as a
profession A profession is a field of Work (human activity), work that has been successfully professionalized. It can be defined as a disciplined group of individuals, professionals, who adhere to ethical standards and who hold themselves out as, and are ...
. Musicians include songwriters, who write both
music Music is the arrangement of sound to create some combination of Musical form, form, harmony, melody, rhythm, or otherwise Musical expression, expressive content. Music is generally agreed to be a cultural universal that is present in all hum ...
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 can specialize in a musical genre, though many play a variety of different styles and blend or cross said genres, a musician's musical output depending on a variety of technical and other background influences including their culture, skillset, 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; while a musician who primarily writes and records art music, media soundtracks and scores—including for Film score, films, Theatre score, theatrical stage productions, and Video game music, video games—or classical music is usually called a composer. A music producer, while not necesarilly 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.


Types


Composer

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

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.


Performer

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 Musical ensemble, part of an ensemble (e.g. an orchestra, a choir or a pop group).


Producer

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


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