1. the act or practice of making music, especially in a social or participatory context
Usage: often used in musicology and ethnomusicology to emphasize music as a social activity rather than a formal performance

1. to engage in making music; to play music
Usage: present participle of 'music' used as a verb; less common than the noun form

Examples

• The community center encourages musicking among people of all ages and skill levels.
• They spent the evening musicking together in the living room.
• Ethnomusicologists study musicking as a cultural practice that brings communities together.
• The children were musicking on homemade instruments.
• Musicking in informal settings often creates stronger social bonds than formal concerts.
• The festival celebrates musicking in its many forms, from classical to folk traditions.