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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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Since its debut in 1998, Ragtime has become one of the most beloved and enduring works of modern musical theater.
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Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Nov. 2025
According to the New York Times, 46 new musicals have opened since the pandemic, but only three have been profitable.
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Adjective
Expect a festive, larger-than-life show this year with dozens of giant character balloons, imaginative floats, marching bands, clown groups, and live musical performances.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Since its debut in 1998, Ragtime has become one of the most beloved and enduring works of modern musical theater.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Noun
That is musicals at their best.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Nov. 2025
According to the New York Times, 46 new musicals have opened since the pandemic, but only three have been profitable.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 2 Dec. 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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