musical

[ myoo-zi-kuhl ]
/ ˈmyu zɪ kəl /
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adjective

of, relating to, or producing music: a musical instrument.
of the nature of or resembling music; melodious; harmonious.
fond of or skilled in music.
set to or accompanied by music: a musical entertainment.

noun

Also called musical comedy. a play or motion picture in which the story line is interspersed with or developed by songs, dances, and the like.

Origin of musical

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word mūsicālis. See music, -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM musical

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH musical

musical musicale

Words nearby musical

music stand, music theatre, music to one's ears, music video, musica ficta, musical, musical box, musical chairs, musical chairs, play, musical comedy, musical glasses

Words related to musically

harmonious, mellifluously, melodiously

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British Dictionary definitions for musically

musical
/ (ˈmjuːzɪkəl) /

adjective

of, relating to, or used in music a musical instrument
harmonious; melodious musical laughter
talented in or fond of music
involving or set to music a musical evening

noun

short for musical comedy

Derived forms of musical

musically, adverb musicalness or musicality, noun

Cultural definitions for musically

musical

A play or film that contains musical numbers. Musicals can be comedic (see musical comedy) or serious in tone, such as Porgy and Bess.