The difference between Musician and Songwriter
When used as nouns, musician means a composer, conductor, or performer of music, whereas songwriter means a musician who composes songs.
check bellow for the other definitions of Musician and 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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Songwriter as a noun (music):
A musician who composes songs; including writing the song's lyrics and creating a melody or tune for the song.
Examples:
"We are now collaborating with a famous songwriter."