master class

mas·ter class

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-ter, mah-ster klas, klahs]
- /ˈmæs tər, ˈmɑ stər klæs, klɑs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-ter, mah-ster klas, klahs]
- /ˈmæs tər, ˈmɑ stər klæs, klɑs/

Definitions of master class words

noun master class a small class for advanced students, especially a class in performance skills conducted by a distinguished musician. 1
countable noun master class A master class is a lesson where someone who is an expert at something such as dancing or music gives advice to a group of good students. Master classes usually take place in public or are broadcast on television. 0
noun master class a class taught by an accomplished musician who individually instructs advanced students in performance and technique, often before an audience 0
noun master class A class, typically in a performing art such as music or drama, in which a teacher listens to and critiques the performance of individual students, one at a time, while the other students look on. 0
noun master class (figuratively) An action or series of actions that serve to demonstrate a person's mastery of a subject. 0
noun master class A brilliant or virtuosic performance. 0

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Origin of master class

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Master class

noun

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master class popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

master class usage trend in Literature

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