Definition of musical
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Examples of musical in a Sentence
She has a very musical voice.
the musical sounds of the babbling brook
Origin and Etymology of musical
Middle English, from Medieval Latin musicalis, from musica
musical
Definition of musical
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
First Known Use of musical
1823
MUSICAL Defined for English Language Learners
musical
playDefinition of musical for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to music
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: having the pleasing qualities of music
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: enjoying music : having a talent for playing music
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Definition of musical for English Language Learners
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: a movie or play that tells a story with songs and often dancing
MUSICAL Defined for Kids
Definition of musical for Students
1 : having to do with music or the writing or performing of music musical instruments
2 : pleasing like music a musical voice
3 : fond of or talented in music a musical family
4 : set to music a musical play
musically
adverb a musically talented childDefinition of musical for Students
: a movie or play that tells a story with both speaking and singing
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