master class

noun

: a seminar for advanced music students conducted by a master musician

Examples of master class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yebba, Jean The sophomore album from vocal powerhouse Yebba is a master class not only in using tone, timbre, and cadence to burrow into the depths of the human condition but also in structuring a gobstopping comeback effort. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026

The way Tom reacts to situations and people is such a master class in facial expressions. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

The Foundation is also presenting master classes by musicians and artists in the 75-seat Foundation Room. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

The decision to use his three first-round picks — another that was obtained from the Edmonton Oilers through Grier’s master class of asset-value management with Jake Walman — reflects a GM who’s more interested in a sustainable contender. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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