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
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Adjective
She has a very musical voice.
the musical sounds of the babbling brook
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
For nearly a decade, Case has also been toiling away on songs for a musical adaptation of the classic (and still relevant) 1991 film Thelma & Louise with the film’s director, Callie Khouri, who wrote the book for the show.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
Caroline Blair, People.com, 8 July 2025
Giovannetti continued performing in both musicals and plays while attending Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
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Adjective
For Experts Only’s year one, Summit is curating a lineup based around his musical influences across dubstep, drum and bass, house and techno, tapping veterans like Kaskade and Green Velvet as well as up and comers and artists across his Experts Only Label.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
For nearly a decade, Case has also been toiling away on songs for a musical adaptation of the classic (and still relevant) 1991 film Thelma & Louise with the film’s director, Callie Khouri, who wrote the book for the show.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
Noun
Louis-Fernand is a dancer who has worked on several musicals and shows.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 8 July 2025
Giovannetti continued performing in both musicals and plays while attending Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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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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