musicianly

adjective

mu·​si·​cian·​ly -shənlē How to pronounce musicianly (audio)
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: having or exhibiting the taste or artistry appropriate to a skilled musician
a musicianly interpretation
the tenor's wife is his musicianly accompanistRoland Gelatt

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“Musicianly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musicianly. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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