musicianship
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of musicianship
Example Sentences
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“His songwriting, musicianship and distinctive spirit helped create music that has lasted far beyond its era, and continues to mean so much to listeners around the world.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
But a startling number of pieces—symphonies, sonatas, madrigals, sonnets, even ambitious operas—were composed to the highest standards of professional musicianship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
A jazz and blues singer, she'd invite her niece to concerts and recording sessions, immersing her in the world of professional musicianship.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
But loving D’Angelo’s musicianship is a commitment to yearning and understanding the mercurial nature of the artistic process — not to mention the slow process of this particular artist.
From Salon • Oct. 19, 2025
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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