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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Adjective
She has a very musical voice.
the musical sounds of the babbling brook
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Marcus Jones, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Williams caught up with Rolling Stone to talk about Beyoncé and Kelly seeing her on stage opening night, the gift Luther Vandross gave her after her first solo tour, getting confused for the other Michelle Williams, and the lost art of a musical bridge.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025
Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2025
Chance Theater presents Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical about a struggling young composer in New York City, circa 1990.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Hell's Kitchen, a semi-autobiographical musical about her life growing up in Manhattan, premiered Off Broadway in 2023, transferred to Broadway the following year, and won Tonys for Best Actress in a Musical (Maleah Joi Moon) and Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Kecia Lewis).
—Marcus Jones, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Williams caught up with Rolling Stone to talk about Beyoncé and Kelly seeing her on stage opening night, the gift Luther Vandross gave her after her first solo tour, getting confused for the other Michelle Williams, and the lost art of a musical bridge.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2025
Noun
This year, the International frontrunner appears to be Emilia Pérez, a trans-empowerment musical that received 13 Oscar nominations.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2025
Chance Theater presents Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical about a struggling young composer in New York City, circa 1990.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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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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