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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

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

From BBC

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