nonmusical
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Monologues from stand-up comics who’ve hosted, such as Dave Chappelle, Nikki Glaser and John Mulaney, are typically the one nonmusical part of the show that aren’t heavily scripted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
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
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
Celebration of the 61-year-old Clooney, as the only nonmusical artist honored, proved the exception.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 4, 2022
That’s true even in nonmusical plays that have become much more visually abstract in recent years.
From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2021
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