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A musician is a person who makes music. They may do this as a job.

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Musicians can do many different things. Some are songwriters. They write the music and the words for songs. Some people are lyricists. They mainly write the words for songs.

Some musicians are performers. They play for an audience. A singer uses their voice to make music. An instrumentalist plays a musical tool. A musician can work alone. They can also work in a group. This might be a band, a choir, or an orchestra.

A conductor leads a musical group. They might lead an orchestra or a choir. The conductor stands on a raised platform called a podium. They lead with hand moves and eye contact.

Some musicians are composers. They create new music. Many composers write music for films or video games. They may also write classical music. A music producer helps shape the sound of a song. They guide the way a song is made in a studio.

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