master class

noun

1. a small class for advanced students, especially a class in performance skills conducted by a distinguished musician.

Word History and Origins

Origin of master class¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Nonetheless, the UN appearance was a master class in diplomacy from our president, at least in his shrinking mind.

From Salon

It’s always such a master class to hear how she takes on a lyric.

From Los Angeles Times

So she mostly kept her mouth shut and her eyes open, drinking in a master class on leadership.

From Los Angeles Times

"This was a master class of negotiation by the union," he said.

From BBC

Later in Lucerne, he took master classes with Edwin Fischer, the musician credited by Brendel with having the most enduring influence on him, and teaching him to play passionately within the bounds of classicism.

From BBC