Musician

[1] According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate a person who follows music as a profession.

Musicians can specialize in a musical genre, though many play a variety of different styles and blend or cross said genres, a musician's musical output depending on a variety of technical and other background influences including their culture, skillset, life experience, education, and creative preferences.

A conductor, by way of gestures, leads and provides live direction for, or conducts, an ensemble, typically an orchestra or choral group.

A musician can perform as a solo artist or as a part of an ensemble (e.g. an orchestra, a choir or a pop group).

A music producer plays a crucial role in shaping the sound of an album or song, overseeing the recording process, and guiding the overall creative direction.