playing
- noun
- /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
- You can't learn about me without learning about my guitar playing and singing.
- playing instruments
- playing the piano
- playing music
And that's the actual art of playing jazz and of soloing.
- And that's the actual art of playing jazz and of soloing.
Examples
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The piece began with two members playing ostinato patterns: one playing pizzicato while the other played the bolero rhythm.
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The Army Bands prefer ten plus years of playing experience, college degrees, and professional performance experience.
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Research has found that a teacher's ability to identify student playing errors improves with experience.
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I knew there were issues with the oboe's playing, but I wasn't sure how to address it.
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Experienced musicians assess their own playing constantly, determining what needs more practice or which rudiments are weak.
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I complimented bassist Al MacDowell on his playing, and he told me how much he loves working with Cortez.
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I was captivated by her playing during the concert; the melodies flowed beautifully.
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The teacher praised his playing and suggested he try out for the school band.
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Her playing on the violin brought tears to the audience's eyes.
Synonyms
A live show of a play, concert, or dance for an audience
A live show where musicians play music for an audience
Antonyms
Idioms
Make the situation different so some people have a better chance to win
Compounds
A situation where everyone has an equal chance and no one has unfair advantages
How Well
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Playing comes from the old English root play, which meant 'to move' or 'to enjoy yourself', and this idea was also used for making music. So playing means performing on an instrument, as when a player plays a song.