The difference between Instrumentalist and Musician

When used as nouns, instrumentalist means one who plays a musical instrument, as distinguished from a vocalist, whereas musician means a composer, conductor, or performer of music.


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  1. Instrumentalist as a noun:

    One who plays a musical instrument, as distinguished from a vocalist

  1. Musician as a noun:

    A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.