musical

Definition

  • noun: a movie or play that tells a story with songs and often dancing
  • noun: a film or theatrical production typically of a sentimental or humorous nature that consists of musical numbers and dialogue based on a unifying plot
  • adjective: of or relating to music
  • adjective: of or relating to 'music'
  • synonyms: musicale, broadway musical, singspiel

Examples

  • a 'musical instrument' [=a device (such as a violin, piano, or flute) used to make music]

  • The changes in the administration amounted to a game of 'musical chairs'.

  • a dancer who shows great 'musicality' [=musical talent]

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