mu·si·cal
ˈmyü-zi-kəl 
2
: having an interest in or talent for music
3
: set to or accompanied by music
4
: of or relating to musicians or music lovers
1
archaic
: musicale
2
: a film or theatrical production typically of a sentimental or humorous nature that consists of musical numbers and dialogue based on a unifying plot
Examples of musical in a Sentence
Adjective
She has a very musical voice.
the musical sounds of the babbling brook
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Born Paul Daniel Frehley to a musical family, he was self-taught — and went on to inspire millions with his guitar prowess.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
Twenty-three years ago in Berkeley, members of Americana noir band Loretta Lynch launched the annual Murder Ballads Bash, a showcase of artists across musical genres, each playing one bone-chilling tune.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Webber couldn’t help but draw comparisons between that moment and one of his most famous musicals, The Phantom of the Opera, which also contains a famous scene involving a gothic gondola ride.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Lebda said then that musicals and literature personally touched his life and helped drive creativity for his businesses.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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musical
1 of 2 adjective
mu·si·cal
ˈmyü-zi-kəl
1
a
: of or relating to music or the writing or performance of music
musical instruments
b
: having the pleasing harmonious qualities of music
a musical voice
2
: fond of or gifted in music
a musical family
3
: set to or accompanied by music
musical
2 of 2 noun
: a film or play that tells a story and that includes both musical numbers and dialogue
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