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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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2024
Recently seen reprising his role as Mr. Duvall in Paramount’s Mean Girls musical, Meadows’ other notable recent film credits include the Nicolas Cage comedy Dream Scenario.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
Paul Grein, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2024
The musical has long been a success both on the stage and screen, first hitting Broadway in 1966 before being turned into the 1972 film of the same name starring Oscar-winner Liza Minnelli as Sally.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
An accomplished singer, songwriter, and radio host, Adams has also doubled down on her acting bona fides with two hit seasons of Kingdom Business, a BET+ musical drama executive produced by fellow gospel icon Kirk Franklin.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2024
Recently seen reprising his role as Mr. Duvall in Paramount’s Mean Girls musical, Meadows’ other notable recent film credits include the Nicolas Cage comedy Dream Scenario.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
Noun
Cumming won a Tony for best actor in a musical in 1998 for his role as the Emcee in a reboot of Cabaret.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2024
The musical has long been a success both on the stage and screen, first hitting Broadway in 1966 before being turned into the 1972 film of the same name starring Oscar-winner Liza Minnelli as Sally.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 1 Oct. 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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