musicality

noun

mu·​si·​cal·​i·​ty ˌmyü-zi-ˈka-lə-tē How to pronounce musicality (audio)
1
: sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music
2
: the quality or state of being musical : melodiousness

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For Burnell, his musicality made his case all the more unique, Sabsevitz said. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025 This suggests the origin of our own musicality may have originated in a last common ancestor with chimpanzees. Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025 The musicality of her performance is top tier and amazing! Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 7 July 2025 Meze claims the new headphones are finely balanced between musicality and refinement, offering a smooth blend of clarity and richness. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for musicality

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of musicality was in 1850

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“Musicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musicality. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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musicality

noun
mu·​si·​cal·​i·​ty ˌmyü-zi-ˈkal-ət-ē How to pronounce musicality (audio)
: the quality of being musical or melodious
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