musical
[ myoo-zi-kuhl ]
/ ˈmyu zɪ kəl /
adjective
noun
Also called musical comedy. a play or motion picture in which the story line is interspersed with or developed by songs, dances, and the like.
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Origin of musical
OTHER WORDS FROM musical
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH musical
musical , musicaleDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for musical
musical
/ (ˈmjuːzɪkəl) /
adjective
of, relating to, or used in musica musical instrument
harmonious; melodiousmusical laughter
talented in or fond of music
involving or set to musica musical evening
noun
short for musical comedy
Derived forms of musical
musically, adverbmusicalness or musicality, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Cultural definitions for musical
musical
A play or film that contains musical numbers. Musicals can be comedic (see musical comedy) or serious in tone, such as Porgy and Bess.
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