musicality
Americannoun
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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.
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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
- unmusicality noun
Etymology
Origin of musicality
Example Sentences
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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
"I love their musicality, and the way they pour everything into their performances," says Seungmin.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025
Muñoz, in turn, convinced Del Valle he could play Manny because of his musicality and talent for singing, qualities her father had.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025
“One of the theories that is important for the origins of musicality is that it could be a way of social bonding, of increasing the social cohesion of the group,” Honing said.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025
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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