| A | B |
| music Teacher | person who teaches music |
| conductor | person who directs the band/choir |
| accompanist | person who plays an instrument while another person performs |
| performer | Person who sings or plays an instrument |
| composer | person who writes music |
| pianist | person who plays the piano |
| drummer | person who plays the drums |
| organist | person who plays the organ |
| director | person who directs a chorus or choir |
| maestro | person who conducts the symphony |
| musicologist | person who studies music |