musicality
noun
mu·si·cal·i·ty
ˌmyü-zi-ˈka-lə-tē 
1
: sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music
2
: the quality or state of being musical : melodiousness
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It was celebrated as much for D’Angelo’s ever-inventive musicality and arrangements — copious guitars, and vocal tracks stacked to the heavens — as well as his politically trenchant lyrics.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Swift praised Charli’s musicality in a 2024 interview During the August 2024 interview with Vulture, Swift had nothing but good things to say about Charli.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
The routine showcased Leavitt’s sharp musicality and Ballas’s signature choreography, blending traditional samba bounce with bold, contemporary flair.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
With impeccable live instrumentation, the musicality shines through from start to finish on this album, where gospel collides with a vibrant fusion of Latin music arrangements.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Swift praised Charli’s musicality in a 2024 interview During the August 2024 interview with Vulture, Swift had nothing but good things to say about Charli.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
The routine showcased Leavitt’s sharp musicality and Ballas’s signature choreography, blending traditional samba bounce with bold, contemporary flair.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
With impeccable live instrumentation, the musicality shines through from start to finish on this album, where gospel collides with a vibrant fusion of Latin music arrangements.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Musicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musicality. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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musicality
noun
mu·si·cal·i·ty
ˌmyü-zi-ˈkal-ət-ē
: the quality of being musical or melodious
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