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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Quincy Green, Billboard, 21 June 2024
Francis stars opposite Nicole Scherzinger, who plays Norma Desmond in the revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Don Black-Christopher Hampton musical adaptation of Billy Wilder’s 1950 film classic.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 June 2024
Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
On June 16, Groff won the 2024 Tony Award for best performance by a leading actor in a musical for his work in Merrily.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
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Adjective
With students hailing from over 100 countries, Berklee offers a melting pot of musical styles and genres, from jazz and rock to hip-hop and electronic dance music.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 21 June 2024
Francis stars opposite Nicole Scherzinger, who plays Norma Desmond in the revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Don Black-Christopher Hampton musical adaptation of Billy Wilder’s 1950 film classic.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 June 2024
Noun
Although his 2024 Tony Awards performance divided audiences, Eddie Redmayne was nominated for a Tony for best actor in a musical in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
On June 16, Groff won the 2024 Tony Award for best performance by a leading actor in a musical for his work in Merrily.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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