musicality
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Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of having a pleasant, melodious, or harmonious sound; the property of sounding like music. This refers to the inherent characteristic of a sound, voice, or piece of language that is pleasing to the ear, similar to music. 2. Sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music. This refers to a person's innate or developed feeling for and understanding of music, including rhythm, pitch, and expression.
Usage and Examples
Referring to sound quality:
- The musicality of the poet's language made his verses a joy to read aloud.
- Even though it was just a speech, there was a remarkable musicality in her voice that captivated the audience.
- The gentle musicality of the babbling brook provided a soothing background sound.
Referring to a person's talent or sensitivity:
- Her natural musicality was evident from a very young age; she could pick out melodies on the piano by ear.
- A good dancer must possess a strong sense of rhythm and musicality.
- The conductor praised the orchestra not just for their technique but for their deep musicality.
Advanced Usage
- "Linguistic musicality": The melodic quality of a language or a specific piece of writing.
- The linguistic musicality of Italian is often cited as one of its most beautiful features.
- "Innate musicality": A natural, in-born talent for or sensitivity to music.
- While technique can be taught, innate musicality is a special gift.
Variants and Related Words
- Musical (adj): Of or relating to music; having the pleasant qualities of music.
- She has a very musical laugh.
- Musicianly (adj): Characteristic of a skilled musician.
- His performance was noted for its musicianly phrasing.
Synonyms
- Melodiousness: The quality of having a pleasing melody.
- Harmony: The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect.
- Lyrism: An artist's expression of emotion in an imaginative and beautiful way; lyrical quality.
Antonyms
- Cacophony: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
- Dissonance: Lack of harmony among musical notes; a tension or clash resulting from a combination of disharmonious elements.
- Atonality: Music that lacks a tonal center, or key.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Sense of rhythm: The ability to feel and move in time with a beat, a key component of musicality.
- Ear for music: The natural ability to hear and reproduce music accurately.
- Phrasing (in music): The way a musician shapes a sequence of notes, often reflecting their musicality.
Noun
- the property of sounding like music