mu·si·cal
ˈmyü-zi-kəl 
2
: having an interest in or talent for music
3
: set to or accompanied by music
4
: of or relating to musicians or music lovers
1
archaic
: musicale
2
: a film or theatrical production typically of a sentimental or humorous nature that consists of musical numbers and dialogue based on a unifying plot
Examples of musical in a Sentence
Adjective
She has a very musical voice.
the musical sounds of the babbling brook
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But the other is purely just the selfishness of wanting to have good musicals to attend and therefore encouraging the talented people who can make them.
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Adjective
Disney Channel Kids The tween audience of the early aughts had multiple networks catering to them, and Disney Channel’s musical ascent was just beginning.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 2 Jan. 2026
The show's only limit is its imagination, as fans have already seen Captain Pike and his crew delight in musical and animated episodes.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
Otherwise, the programming at this point is mostly devoted to orchestral attractions and other institutional fare, along with children’s programming, a recurring comedy show and touring musicals.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
But the other is purely just the selfishness of wanting to have good musicals to attend and therefore encouraging the talented people who can make them.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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musical
1 of 2 adjective
mu·si·cal
ˈmyü-zi-kəl
1
a
: of or relating to music or the writing or performance of music
musical instruments
b
: having the pleasing harmonious qualities of music
a musical voice
2
: fond of or gifted in music
a musical family
3
: set to or accompanied by music
musical
2 of 2 noun
: a film or play that tells a story and that includes both musical numbers and dialogue
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