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musician
A person who makes music, especially instrumental music. The term is often used for folk musicians or street musicians and can have a less formal or professional connotation than 'Musiker' (musician).
Auf dem Stadtfest spielten Musikanten auf alten Instrumenten.
At the town festival, musicians played on old instruments.
The word 'Musikant' belongs to the word family of 'Musik' (music). It describes a person who makes music and is derived directly from the root word.
Schon als Kind wollte er Musikant werden und ein Instrument lernen.
Even as a child, he wanted to become a musician and learn an instrument.
The term 'Musikant' is often used for musicians in traditional or folk contexts. It often makes you think of street musicians, minstrels at medieval markets, or members of a brass band.
Eine Gruppe von Musikanten zog mit Trommeln und Flöten durch die Gassen.
A group of musicians moved through the alleys with drums and flutes.
'Musikant' is often used in compounds such as 'Straßenmusikant' (street musician) or 'Wandermusikant' (traveling musician). A fixed expression is also 'die Musikanten spielen auf', which means that the music begins.
Der Straßenmusikant spielte wunderschöne Melodien auf seiner Geige.
The street musician played beautiful melodies on his violin.
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Musiker and Musikant can both refer to a person who makes music. Musiker is the neutral standard term and is also suitable when referring to someone's profession; Musikant often sounds more folksy, less formal, or occasionally less professional. For a general or professional description, Musiker is usually the safer choice.
Beim Dorffest spielte ein Musikant fröhliche Lieder auf dem Akkordeon.
At the village festival, a musician played cheerful songs on the accordion.
Der Musiker spielt heute Abend mit seinem Orchester in der Stadthalle.
The musician is playing with his orchestra at the civic hall this evening.
