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   Mu·si·cal

   /ˈmyo͞ozək(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to music: "they shared similar musical tastes"
   • ▪ set to or accompanied by music: "an evening of musical entertainment"
   • ▪ fond of or skilled in music: "Henry was very musical, but his wife was tone-deaf"
   • 2. having a pleasant sound; melodious or tuneful: "they burst out into rich, musical laughter"

   noun

   • 1. a play or movie in which singing and dancing play an essential part. Musicals developed from light opera in the early 20th century: "a hit West End musical, Miss Saigon"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin musicalis, from Latin musica (see music).

   Derivatives

   • 1. musicalness noun

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   What does musical Mean?

   • : a film or play that tells a story and that includes both musical numbers and dialogue Nglish: Translation of musical for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of musical for Arabic Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about musical Love words? Need even more definitions?

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   What is musical adjective?

   • 1. characterized by or capable of producing music 2. talented in or devoted to music 3. characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music 4. containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody Familiarity information: MUSICAL used as an adjective is uncommon.

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   What is a musical instrument?

   • a musical instrument. of the nature of or resembling music; melodious; harmonious. fond of or skilled in music. a musical entertainment. a play or movie in which the storyline is interspersed with or developed by songs, dances, and the like. A play or film that contains musical numbers.

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   What makes a person a musical?

   • Musically there is a lot to enjoy. ...trying to communicate verbally what he can only communicate musically. A musical is a play or film that uses singing and dancing in the story . ...London's smash hit musical Miss Saigon. Someone who is musical has a natural ability and interest in music. I came from a musical family.

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   noun. a play or movie in which the storyline is interspersed with or developed by songs, dances, and the like. musical. / ˈmjuːzɪkəl / adjective. of, relating to, or used in music. a musical instrument. harmonious; melodious. musical laughter. talented in or fond of music. involving or set to music. a musical evening. noun.

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