musical

Musical is defined as something related to music, or someone with an ear or fondness for music.

(adjective)

  1. When the bells of a church sound like beautiful music, this is an example of when they would be described as musical.
  2. A person who is a good singer is an example of someone who is musical.

The definition of a musical is a play where the characters sing and dance.

(noun)

The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway is an example of a musical.

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See musical in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of or for the creation, production, or performance of music
  2. having the nature of music; melodious or harmonious
  3. fond of, sensitive to, or skilled in music
  4. set to music; accompanied by music

Origin: ME < ML musicalis < L musica

noun

  1. ☆ a theatrical or film production, often elaborately costumed and staged, with dialogue developing the story line and an integrated musical score featuring songs and dances in a popular idiom
    in full, variously, musical comedy or musical play or musical drama
  2. Archaic musicale

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See musical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or capable of producing music: a musical instrument.
  2. Characteristic of or resembling music; melodious: a musical speaking voice.
  3. Set to or accompanied by music: a musical revue.
  4. Devoted to or skilled in music.
noun
  1. a. A play or movie that contains musical numbers.
    b. A musical comedy.
  2. Archaic A musicale.

Related Forms:

  • muˈsi·cal·ly adverb

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