musical synonyms

musical

modif.

  1. Having the qualities of music

    harmonious, tuneful, dulcet, sweet, pleasing, agreeable, euphonious, melic, symphonious, symphonic, lyric, mellow, vocal, choral, silvery, canorous, assonant, unisonant, unisonous, homophonous, consonant, rhythmical; see also harmonious 1, melodious.

    Antonyms tuneless, discordant, harsh.

  2. Having aptitude for music

    gifted, talented, musically inclined; see artistic 2.

musical

n.

musicale, choral service, songfest, musical comedy, Broadway show, song-and-dance, minstrel show, oratorio, burlesque; see also opera, performance 2, show 1.

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