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Musical Definition & Meaning

musical
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"
  3. characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music; "a musical speaking voice"; "a musical comedy"
  4. containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody; "the melodious song of a meadowlark"
noun
  1. a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing

"Musical" in song lyrics

See how musical is used in real songs:

  • "On ne fait pas de copinage avec le gratin musical"
    Assassin — Shoota Babylone
  • "If i ate piano keys, then i could be real musical"
    Boac f/ Mr. Pibb — You Are What You Eat
  • "My hood symphony, let's make a musical"
    Chief Kamachi — Hood Symphony

Usage tips for "musical"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "musical" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for musical to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does musical mean?
characterized by or capable of producing music; "a musical evening"; "musical instruments" talented in or devoted to music; "comes from a very musical family" characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music; "a musical speaking voice"; "a musical comedy" containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody; "the melodious song of a meadowlark" a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
What part of speech is musical?
Musical is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does musical have?
Musical has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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