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

Swift praised Charli’s musicality in a 2024 interview During the August 2024 interview with Vulture, Swift had nothing but good things to say about Charli. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 3 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

Technically, his performance notably accompanies the musical text with drum breaks and underscoring between scenes, emphasizing the musicality of McCraney’s writing and the actors’ tempo. —Essence, 17 Sep. 2025

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