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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This translation by Nancy Naomi Carlson preserves the rich musicality of the original French, as well as its frequent use of wordplay and often unusual word choice.
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
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.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 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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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
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.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 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 16 Nov. 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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