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nonmusical

American  
[nahn-myoo-zik-uhl] / ˌnɑnˈmju zɪk əl /

adjective

  1. not musical; not containing, involved with, or skilled in music.


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Some of the best bits of “Carole King” are those that give nonmusical readers insight into the creative ferment of the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 16, 2025

But as a TV critic since before flat screens, I have seen at least a few of these “special musical episodes” mounted in otherwise nonmusical series.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2023

Study after study shows that students who participate in school music outperform their nonmusical counterparts in math, sciences and English.

From Seattle Times May 12, 2023

After seven years largely away from the stage, the singer and mogul used the halftime show to perform a dozen hits, nod to her nonmusical business and announce that she’s pregnant.

From New York Times Feb. 12, 2023

The quality of nonmusical theater on Broadway this fall has been exceptional.

From Washington Post Dec. 22, 2022

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