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Is the word musico the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical classification of the word "músico" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more open and the rhythm is more melodic; the unstressed "o" at the end of the word is pronounced clearly as [u]. In Continental Portuguese, vowels are more closed and reduced, meaning the unstressed "o" is much shorter and can sound almost swallowed or neutralized.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele é um músico muito talentoso. (He is a very talented musician.)
  2. Eu sempre quis ser músico. (I have always wanted to/want to be a musician.)
  3. O músico está tocando no bar. (The musician is playing at the bar.)
  4. A gente contratou um músico para o casamento. (We hired a musician for the wedding.)
  5. Você conhece aquele músico? (Do you know that musician?)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Ele é um músico excelente. (He is an excellent musician.)
  2. Eu pretendo tornar-me músico. (I intend to become a musician.)
  3. O músico está a tocar. (The musician is playing.)
  4. Nós contratámos um músico para o evento. (We hired a musician for the event.)
  5. Aquele músico é muito conhecido por cá. (That musician is very well known around here.)