nonmusicians

Those without instruments

People who are not musicians—those who don't play instruments, sing professionally, or work in music.

The term typically appears when distinguishing perspectives or abilities: The app is designed for nonmusicians who want to create beats, Even nonmusicians could tell the orchestra was out of tune.

untrained

novices

Inexperienced newcomers

beginnersThose newly learning
neophytesInexperienced newcomers
uninitiatedLacking specialized knowledge

inexperienced · unschooled · untutored · unpracticed · tone-deaf · unversed · unfamiliar · outsiders · laypeople · general public

audience

listeners

Those who attend aurally

concertgoersPeople attending live performances
spectatorsThose who observe events
fansArdent admirers or coolers

patrons · attendees · crowd · aficionados · devotees · admirers · audiophiles · collectors · connoisseurs · supporters

amateurs

hobbyists

Recreational pursuit enthusiasts

enthusiastsPeople deeply into something
dabblersThose who engage superficially
dilettantesSuperficial pursuers of arts

self-taught · bedroom producers · weekend warriors · garage bands · jam sessions · open mics · karaoke singers · air guitarists · cover bands · buskers

Opposites

musical practice and identity

nonmusiciansmusicians

People who create music

performers · instrumentalists · composers · singers · artists

Family

nonmusician

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G