musicianship

American  

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

noun

1. knowledge, skill, and artistic sensitivity in performing music.

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Etymology

Origin of musicianship

First recorded in 1865–70; musician + -ship

Example Sentences

With the rise of AI, he says that live musicianship may become less common.

From Los Angeles Times

He and his wife, Linda, had holed up on their Scotland farm, where he learned to pour cement and shear sheep while she worked on her musicianship and cooking.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

For that to work, the craftsmanship in his writing and arranging must be matched by the musicianship in his band; he hopes his audience appreciates both sides of that coin.

From Los Angeles Times

The Australian band blending EDM with live musicianship heads to the Rose Bowl this Saturday, capping off the North American leg of their 2025 tour in support of new album ‘Inhale / Exhale.’

From Los Angeles Times