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This concept is obsolete
musician
Concept overview
Code
2652.3
Description
Musicians perform a vocal or musical part that can be recorded or played for an audience. They have know-how and practice of one or many instruments or using their voice. The musician can also write and transcribe music.
Scope note
Includes music performers. Includes music creators. Includes music leisure instructors. Excludes people performing music composition not for recordings or audiences. Excludes sound designer and composer.
Alternative Labels
banjo player
bass player
big band musician
cellist
cembalist
charango player
clarinetist
clarinet player
classical musician
concert master
concert soloist
didgeridoo player
drummer
first violinist
flute player
flutist
french hornist
french horn player
guitarist
hammond player
harmonica player
harpist
horn player
jazz musician
mandolin player
marimba player
music player
oboe player
oboist
orchestra musician
orchestra player
orchestra section leader
orchestra solo player
organist
percussionist
pianist
piccolo player
saxophone player
saxophonist
theremin player
trombonist
trumpet player
up-right bass player
vibraphonist
violinist
violist
washboard player
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Skills & Competences
Concept status
Status
released