mu·si·cal
ˈmyü-zi-kəl 
2
: having an interest in or talent for music
3
: set to or accompanied by music
4
: of or relating to musicians or music lovers
1
archaic
: musicale
2
: a film or theatrical production typically of a sentimental or humorous nature that consists of musical numbers and dialogue based on a unifying plot
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Examples of musical in a Sentence
Adjective
She has a very musical voice.
the musical sounds of the babbling brook
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2024
By age 12, that ambition evolved into working in musical theater.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
Already the recipient of the Olivier Award after the musical's run in London's West End, the X-Factor and Masked Singer judge should be making space on her shelf for a Tony Award, with many considering her the frontrunner for the coveted prize.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Don Was will serve as musical director for the event.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2024
By age 12, that ambition evolved into working in musical theater.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
So many people worldwide have been introduced not only to your work, but to musical theater itself, through recordings of your musicals.
—Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
Already the recipient of the Olivier Award after the musical's run in London's West End, the X-Factor and Masked Singer judge should be making space on her shelf for a Tony Award, with many considering her the frontrunner for the coveted prize.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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musical
1 of 2 adjective
mu·si·cal
ˈmyü-zi-kəl
1
a
: of or relating to music or the writing or performance of music
musical instruments
b
: having the pleasing harmonious qualities of music
a musical voice
2
: fond of or gifted in music
a musical family
3
: set to or accompanied by music
musical
2 of 2 noun
: a film or play that tells a story and that includes both musical numbers and dialogue
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