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

Isabella possesses exceptional technical skill, a refined sense of musicality, and an ability to deliver performances that are both precise and deeply expressive. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

My way into dance was through music, particularly the musicality of George Balanchine’s choreography and that of other dance styles like flamenco, where the music and the movement are almost indistinguishable. —Lauren Kane, The New York Review of Books, 7 Mar. 2026

Kam and O'Shea exceeded all expectations with a performance characterized by spectacular lifts and fierce musicality. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026

Malpaso’s repertory combines works by local dancemakers with international commissions, all performed with great musicality and finesse (proof that Cuban dance training, despite many challenges, is still topnotch). —Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 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