The difference between Musician and Singer-songwriter
When used as nouns, musician means a composer, conductor, or performer of music, whereas singer-songwriter means a musician who both sings and composes, especially when recording or performing his/her own compositions.
check bellow for the other definitions of Musician and Singer-songwriter
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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.
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Singer-songwriter as a noun:
A musician who both sings and composes, especially when recording or performing his/her own compositions.