musicianship

American

[myoo-zish-uhn-ship] / mjuˈzɪʃ ənˌʃɪp /

noun

knowledge, skill, and artistic sensitivity in performing music.

musicianship British

/ mjuːˈzɪʃənʃɪp /

noun

skill or artistry in performing music

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Etymology

Origin of musicianship

First recorded in 1865–70; musician + -ship

Example Sentences

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Next stop, Crossroads School, where the level of musicianship rose several notches.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

I can’t say enough about the remarkable level of musicianship on display.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The singer reflects on his journey from child star to R&B innovator, the success of ‘Mutt’ and why the art of live musicianship is necessary in the age of AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

"The human part of him, leadership, musicianship, fatherhood, that was the epitome of who he was."

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Anderson made her final decision based on her best musical judgment—on the strength of the repertoire and musicianship she had achieved through her years of work with Vehanen.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman

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