musicianshipn.

1829 Atlas 13 Dec. 812/1 It would be easy to show examples of subtle contrivance in the interludes of Mr. Horsley, the musicianship of which can scarcely be over-praised, but we doubt whether short melodious phrases, in character with the melody, would not have a more extemporaneous air.

1867 G. A. Macfarren Six Lect. Harmony iv. 124 The otherwise manifested musicianship of him who made it.

1903 A. W. Patterson Schumann iv. 45 Surely a sufficient guarantee of his creative musicianship.

1930 Times Educ. Suppl. 2 Aug. 338/3 Miniatures full of dainty musicianship.

1970 P. Oliver Savannah Syncopators 98 But if blues singers appeal because of these talents as well as their musicianship, they are..frequently considered as lazy, lacking in industry and job application.

1998 N.Y. Times 15 Feb. ii. 32/5 This fast, hard music has less theatrical smoke-and-mirrors, more earthbound bravado and better musicianship.