Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

master class

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.79 in modern English

Syllables: mas-ter -class
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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 observe.

noun

An action or series of actions that serve to demonstrate a person's mastery of a subject.

noun

A brilliant or virtuosic performance.

Example Sentences

"The vocal pedagogue loves the Master Class idea. Such classes are usually conducted by the more plutocratic teachers for periods of from two to six weeks. Many of them vaguely promise to deliver a complete technique within that time."

Etymology

From master + class. First use appears c. 1861 in the publications of John Stuart Mill.

Inflected Forms

master classes (plural) masterclass (alternative)

Questions

What does master class mean?: 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 observe.
Where does master class come from?: From master + class. First use appears c. 1861 in the publications of John Stuart Mill.

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