musicianship

American  

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

noun

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

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musicianship British  

/ mjuːˈzɪʃənʃɪp /

noun

1. skill or artistry in performing music

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Etymology

Origin of musicianship

First recorded in 1865–70; musician + -ship

Example Sentences

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 • Nov. 21, 2025

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

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 • Aug. 29, 2025

His keyboard and piano skills, formed around Southern church traditions, led him to eavesdropping on sessions at Stax Records’ studios, which took notice of his uncommonly soulful musicianship.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 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