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

Examples of musicality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Questlove gushed about Black Thought’s lyrical prowess in high school, his longtime rap counterpart returned the praise, thanking him for introducing a level of musicality that changed his approach to rhyming. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Rhodes’s inventive musicality gives her plenty of space to experiment and play. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026

Blowing the shofar is an exercise in discipline, musicality and breath control. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Working in tandem, this hybrid trio is designed to create a spacious, powerful, and refined soundstage that also retains both the character and musicality of the original recording. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for musicality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

Kids Definition

musicality

noun

mu·​si·​cal·​i·​ty ˌmyü-zi-ˈkal-ət-ē 

: the quality of being musical or melodious