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musical
[myoo-zi-kuhl]
adjective
of, relating to, or producing music.
a musical instrument.
of the nature of or resembling music; melodious; harmonious.
fond of or skilled in music.
set to or accompanied by music.
a musical entertainment.
noun
a play or movie in which the storyline is interspersed with or developed by songs, dances, and the like.
musical
/ ˈmjuːzɪkəl /
adjective
of, relating to, or used in music
a musical instrument
harmonious; melodious
musical laughter
talented in or fond of music
involving or set to music
a musical evening
noun
short for musical comedy
musical
A play or film that contains musical numbers. Musicals can be comedic (see musical comedy) or serious in tone, such as Porgy and Bess.
Other Word Forms
- musicalness noun
- musically adverb
- musicality noun
- antimusical adjective
- antimusically adverb
- antimusicalness noun
- nonmusical adjective
- nonmusically adverb
- nonmusicalness noun
- premusical adjective
- premusically adverb
- quasi-musical adjective
- quasi-musically adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Andrew, you have your own background in musical theater, but you also had your rendition of “Maneater” in “No Hard Feelings.”
In partnership with primary schools, children are given instruments and encouraged to develop their musical ability.
The musical numbers are more elaborate than karaoke acts, but the volume is contained in deference to the Getty Villa’s neighbors, draining the staging of some of its theatrical power.
But in his final months, he had also started another project, described in his notes as an "18th Century musical".
The launch began unusually, with Roy's brother taking the stage for a musical send-off - opening with the Beatles' Let It Be before sliding into Pink Floyd's Mother.
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