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Musicianship: meaning, definitions and examples

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musicianship

 

[ mjuːˈzɪʃənʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artistic skill

Musicianship refers to the skill, knowledge, and artistry of a musician. It encompasses the ability to perform, compose, and understand music, demonstrating a high level of competence and creativity in musical practices.

Synonyms

artistry, musicality, skillfulness, virtuosity

Examples of usage

  • Her musicianship was evident in her flawless piano performance.
  • He studied for years to develop his musicianship.
  • Teachers often assess students' musicianship in lessons.

Translations

Translations of the word "musicianship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 musicalidade

🇮🇳 संगीत कौशल

🇩🇪 Musikalität

🇮🇩 kemusikalan

🇺🇦 музичність

🇵🇱 muzykalność

🇯🇵 音楽性

🇫🇷 musicalité

🇪🇸 musicalidad

🇹🇷 müzikalite

🇰🇷 음악성

🇸🇦 الموسيقية

🇨🇿 hudebnost

🇸🇰 hudobnosť

🇨🇳 音乐性

🇸🇮 glasbenost

🇮🇸 tónlistarhæfileiki

🇰🇿 музыка қабілеті

🇬🇪 მუსიკალურობა

🇦🇿 musiki qabiliyyəti

🇲🇽 musicalidad

Etymology

The term 'musicianship' stems from the late 19th century, originating from the word 'musician,' which itself derives from the Old French 'musicien' and further from the Latin 'musicus.' The prefix 'ship' is a suffix of English origin used to denote a state, condition, or quality. Hence, 'musicianship' combines the concept of being a musician with a focus on the skills and attributes that enhance their craft. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a range of skills from technical ability on an instrument to the deep interpretative understanding of musical pieces, reflecting the multifaceted nature of music itself.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,412 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.