musical
/'mju:zikəl/
Definition
Adjective:
- Containing or characterized by pleasing melody: Relating to or having the qualities of pleasant, tuneful sound.
- Related to music: Of, involving, or typical of the art form of music.
- Talented in or fond of music: Having skill in, devotion to, or a great appreciation for music.
- Accompanied by or capable of producing music: Featuring or suited for musical performance.
Noun:
- A play or film with songs and dancing: A theatrical or cinematic performance where the story is advanced through a mixture of spoken dialogue, singing, and dancing.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- The bird's call was surprisingly musical. (The sound was melodious and pleasant.)
- She comes from a very musical family. (Her family is talented in or devoted to music.)
- We attended a musical evening at the community hall. (The evening featured musical performances.)
Noun:
- "The Sound of Music" is a famous musical. (It is a well-known stage and film production that includes songs.)
- He starred in a Broadway musical. (He performed a leading role in a musical theater production on Broadway.)
Advanced Usage
- "musical chairs" (idiom): A children's game where players compete for a decreasing number of chairs when the music stops; metaphorically, a situation characterized by frequent reshuffling of positions or roles.
- The cabinet reshuffle was like a game of musical chairs.
- "musical comedy": A genre of light, humorous play or film with songs and dances, often romantic in plot.
- Early 20th-century musical comedy was very popular.
Variants and Related Words
- Musically (adverb): In a musical manner; regarding music.
- She is musically gifted.
- Musicality (noun): Sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music.
- The dancer's musicality was exceptional.
- Non-musical (adjective): Not related to or lacking musical qualities.
Synonyms
- Adjective (melodious): Melodic, tuneful, harmonious, dulcet.
- Adjective (music-related): Melodic, instrumental, lyrical.
- Noun (stage work): Musical comedy, musical theater, music drama.
Antonyms
- Adjective: Unmusical, discordant, cacophonous, tone-deaf.
Related Phrases
- Musical instrument: A device created or adapted to make musical sounds.
- The piano is a musical instrument.
- Musical score: The written form of a musical composition.
- The composer finished the musical score.
- Musical talent: A natural aptitude for music.
- Her musical talent was evident from a young age.
Adjective
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containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
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the melodious song of a meadowlark
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characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music
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a musical speaking voice
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a musical comedy
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talented in or devoted to music
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comes from a very musical family
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characterized by or capable of producing music
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a musical evening
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musical instruments
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Noun
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a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
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