musicking
SayMYOO-zi-kingUS/ˈmjuzɪkɪŋ/UK/ˈmjuːzɪkɪŋ/
- 1Taking part in any activity connected with musical performance, such as performing, listening, rehearsing, or composing.
Similar to how "gardening" covers planting, weeding, and simply enjoying the blooms: many actions under one word.
For Small, musicking includes the usher who guides people to their seats just as much as the performer on stage.
Community musicking brings neighbors together through weekly singalongs and informal jam sessions.
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Origin
Coined by the musicologist Christopher Small (1927–2011) from "music" plus the suffix "-ing".