# musicking

Pronunciation: say "MYOO-zi-king" US /ˈmjuzɪkɪŋ/, UK /ˈmjuːzɪkɪŋ/

## Noun

1. Taking part in any activity connected with musical performance, such as performing, listening, rehearsing, or composing.
   - Simple: Taking part in music in any way, whether by playing, singing, listening, or practicing.
   - _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._

## Origin

Coined by the musicologist Christopher Small (1927–2011) from "music" plus the suffix "-ing".

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