musical

mu·si·cal

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adjective

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

noun

The definition of a musical is a play where the characters sing and dance.
The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway is an example of a musical.

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musical

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

Origin of musical

Middle English from Medieval Latin musicalis from Classical Latin musica

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, musical play, ormusical drama
Archaic musicale

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musical

adjective

Of, relating to, or capable of producing music: a musical instrument.
Characteristic of or resembling music; melodious: a musical speaking voice.
Set to or accompanied by music: a musical revue.
Devoted to or skilled in music.

noun

a. A play or movie that contains musical numbers.
b. A musical comedy.
Archaic A musicale.

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mu′si·cal·ly
adverb

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