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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Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Those are the choruses of some of the most popular songs by the Cocteau Twins, a band that seemed to come from out of nowhere with its own musical language, and its own deeply original way of using the English language.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Over the next decade or so, Bradley, having moved to London, also choreographed a series of British film musicals, many starring Britain’s top song-and-dance actress, Jessie Matthews.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
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Adjective
Bradley’s roster of clients was the A-list—and the B-list, too—of the era’s stars of musical theatre and revues.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Those are the choruses of some of the most popular songs by the Cocteau Twins, a band that seemed to come from out of nowhere with its own musical language, and its own deeply original way of using the English language.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Noun
This year’s acts include new plays and musicals, music, standup and improv comedy, cabaret, Shakespearean swordplay, dance, drag shows and acrobatics.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Over the next decade or so, Bradley, having moved to London, also choreographed a series of British film musicals, many starring Britain’s top song-and-dance actress, Jessie Matthews.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 18 May. 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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