musicality

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noun mu·si·cal·i·ty \ˌmyü-zi-ˈka-lə-tē\

Definition of musicality

1 : sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music
2 : the quality or state of being musical : melodiousness

Recent Examples of musicality from the Web

With its usual technical polish, rich sound and sensitive musicality, the Washington Chorus excelled in that finale, which delivered a genuinely rapturous payoff.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "Eschenbach puts distinctive stamp on Mahler's 'Resurrection' with NSO", 3 June 2017
While still showing off their individual musicalities, the two seem to coexist naturally over an infectious beat that brings together piano, electric bass and other studio stylings.

— luria freeman, Billboard, "Aminé & Kehlani Connect for 'Heebiejeebies'", 26 May 2017
Less remarked upon is the originality of Tudor’s musicality.

— alastair macaulay, New York Times, "Review: Washington Ballet Scales New Heights via the Classics", 26 May 2017
Best use of the 7Digital API: Musicality7Digital awarded the business card of their U.S. head of operations to Musicality, which lets the user text message a lyrical fragment to receive an SMS with a clip of the song in question.

— eliot van buskirk, WIRED, "Music Hack Day NYC Winners: Invisible Instruments, Crowdsourced DJs and More", 15 Feb. 2011

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