MUSICAL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word MUSICAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MUSICAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Musical

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin musicalis, from Latin musica (see music)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmjuːzɪkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

relating to music

Short Definition:

relating to music

Examples:
  • they shared similar musical tastes
Definition:

having a pleasant sound; melodious or tuneful

Short Definition:

tuneful

Examples:
  • they burst out into rich, musical laughter

Word: Musical

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmjuːzɪkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a play or film in which singing and dancing play an essential part. Musicals developed from light opera in the early 20th century

Short Definition:

play or film featuring much singing and dancing

Examples:
  • a hit West End musical, Miss Saigon

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