Meaning & use
Musical
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Relating to, having the qualities of, or skilled in music.
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She comes from a very musical family that performs together every year.
His voice had a musical quality that captivated the audience.
A note on using this word
As a noun, 'a musical' refers to a theatrical production combining songs, dialogue, and dance to tell a story.
Words with a similar meaning
melodicharmonious
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Words with an opposite meaning
unmusicaldiscordant
Another way to use it
2. noun
A play or film in which songs are interwoven with the spoken dialogue.
They saw a Broadway musical about a young immigrant's journey.
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