musicianship

[ myoo-zish-uhn-ship ]

/ myuˈzɪʃ ənˌʃɪp /

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noun

knowledge, skill, and artistic sensitivity in performing music.

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Origin of musicianship

First recorded in 1865–70; musician + -ship

Words nearby musicianship

music centre, music drama, music hall, Music has charms to soothe a savage breast, musician, musicianship, music locker, music of the spheres, musicology, music paper, music roll

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How to use musicianship in a sentence

In conversation, he sounds most like an old man when complaining that making beats isn’t musicianship, and that “think tank” songwriters in Nashville aren’t writing meaningful stories.
Jakob Dylan has always been part cowboy-troubadour, part rabbi|Tim Greiving|July 9, 2021|Washington Post
So, it became more that than the music, and then, along the way, I was developing my musicianship.
Let’s Talk About Wynton Marsalis|Eugene Robinson|May 18, 2021|Ozy
It’s also about the meaning of musicianship, of how songs and sound can define who we are and where we come from.
Limbo Is a Wry and Tender Comedy About Refugees Searching for the Meaning of 'Home'|Stephanie Zacharek|April 30, 2021|Time
This effortless blend of soul, world, and jazz music is a must-have for any fans of top-level musicianship and wordplay.
Tarriona “Tank” Ball’s Playlist is Pure Friend Goals|Brande Victorian|February 19, 2021|Essence.com

It is here that "The Bee Gees" makes an enlightening argument for the kind of musicianship that happens at the studio control board.
In HBO’s magnificent Bee Gees documentary, broken hearts — and icon status — can finally be mended|Hank Stuever|December 10, 2020|Washington Post
To their credit, the Soviet judges rewarded his musicianship—looking past the fact that he was an American.
Condoleezza Rice Celebrates the Life of Pianist Van Cliburn|Condoleezza Rice|March 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
For over twenty-five years he has held aloft the standard of sound musicianship in the art of teaching and playing.
Piano Mastery|Harriette Brower
While virtuosity is not essential for quartet playing, good musicianship is very necessary.
Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday|Henry C. Lahee
Always remember that musicianship carries one much further than a good natural voice.
Great Singers on the Art of Singing|James Francis Cooke
Marianne Stecher is another successful organist and composer, and her many fugues earn her a high rank for musicianship.
Woman's Work in Music|Arthur Elson
My neighbour was not the only one to fall under the spell of such masterly musicianship.
The Patient Observer|Simeon Strunsky

British Dictionary definitions for musicianship

musicianship

/ (mjuːˈzɪʃənʃɪp) /

noun

skill or artistry in performing music

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