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musicality

American  
[myoo-zi-kal-i-tee] / ˌmju zɪˈkæl ɪ ti /
Rarely musicalness

noun

  1. the fact or quality of resembling music; melodious or harmonious quality.

    As she read aloud to the students, the varied intonation of the teacher’s voice added musicality to the poem.

  2. the fact or quality of creating, performing, or interpreting music in a highly skilled and artistic way.

    The two vocalists have unbelievable technique and musicality—and mesh perfectly with the band.


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of musicality

musical ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Vocabulary lists containing musicality

Example Sentences

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Wilson’s language itself has an assured and muscular musicality.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 26, 2026

But it’s Peaches own music and stage show — ugly-beautiful DIY aesthetics and pulsing Electroclash musicality — where it all comes together in a powerfully freeing frenzy.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2026

She’s natural and curious and has a musicality that’s wonderful.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2026

It’s an album of unusual pleasures—the assured musicality provides the immediate hook, holding you over until you focus on the lyrics.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 6, 2026

One of the foundational questions regarding any talent or ability is whether it is innate or learned—in other words, are we born musical, or can musicality and creativity be taught?

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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