musicianship

noun

mu·​si·​cian·​ship -ˌship How to pronounce musicianship (audio)
: artistry and insight displayed in the interpretation or rendition of music
the finesse, the virtuosity and the musicianship of this performanceRobert Donington

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“Musicianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musicianship. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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