To master
Example: She worked hard to master the piano before the recital.
Definition
"To master" in music means to acquire complete skill or knowledge in playing an instrument or understanding musical techniques, enabling a person to perform confidently and accurately. For example, she worked hard to master the piano before the recital.
Etymology
The word "to master" comes from the Old English 'mægester', derived from Latin 'magister', meaning 'teacher' or 'chief'. It originally referred to someone with control or authority, which evolved into the sense of gaining control or skill over something, such as a musical instrument.
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"To master" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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