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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Beyond its historical sites, the Oak Ridge Playhouse hosts stage presentations by local acts, featuring comedies, plays and musicals.
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Adjective
So, the foursome team up to save the cozy New England lodge by staging a musical to attract more guests.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Camryn Magness mourned by musical peers Several of Magness' music industry colleagues took to the comments section to mourn the young singer's death.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
In addition to starring in some of our favorite musicals — including Singin' in the Rain, The King and I, the original 1961 West Side Story film and Steven Spielberg's remake — Moreno has received multiple accolades.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Beyond its historical sites, the Oak Ridge Playhouse hosts stage presentations by local acts, featuring comedies, plays and musicals.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 13 Dec. 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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