musicalize

[ myoo-zi-kuh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, mu·si·cal·ized, mu·si·cal·iz·ing.

1. to write or produce a musical version of (a book, play, etc.):

   an attempt to musicalize one of Shakespeare's comedies.

Other Words From

• musi·cal·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of musicalize¹

First recorded in 1915–20; musical + -ize