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musical

mu·si·cal

UK/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ US/ˈmjuzɪkʌl/ common
adjective (4) noun (1)

adjective

1.

characterized by or capable of producing music

  • “a musical evening”
  • “musical instruments”
2.

talented in or devoted to music

  • “comes from a very musical family”
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3.

characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music

  • “a musical speaking voice”
  • “a musical comedy”
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4.

containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody

  • “the melodious song of a meadowlark”
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noun

1.

a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing

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Origin

From Middle English musical, from Old French [Term?], from Medieval Latin mūsicālis, from Latin mūsica (“music”) + -ālis (suffix forming adjectives); equivalent to music + -al.

Phrases

  • 2.5D musical
  • jukebox musical
  • musical bow
  • musical box
  • musical chairs
  • musical comedy
  • musical ear syndrome
  • musical film
  • musical glasses
  • musical instrument

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