Player (noun)

1. A person who participates in a game or sport.
2. A person who operates a machine, such as a musical instrument, gaming device, or computer program.
3. A person who takes an active role in a situation, especially a performer in a theatrical production.

Origin:

Middle english (denoting a participant in a game or sport), from old french joueur, from jouer 'to play'.

Examples:

1. John is an excellent soccer player.
2. She is a talented pianist, playing with great emotion and skill.
3. He was the lead player in the drama performance.
4. Tom is a skilled chess player.
5. The DJ was a master of his craft, seamlessly blending one song into the next with his equipment.