musical
musical Lexical Profile
musical Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relating to, consisting of, or producing music.
"The school recently purchased several new musical instruments for the student orchestra."
Having a pleasant, melodious, or harmonious sound.
"The clear stream made a soft, musical murmur as it flowed over the smooth stones."
Having a natural skill in, sensitivity to, or fondness for music.
"She comes from a deeply musical family in which everyone plays at least two instruments."
• noun
A stage play or motion picture in which singing, instrumental music, and dancing play an essential role in telling the story.
"We bought tickets to see a popular Broadway musical during our weekend trip to the theater district."
• Rhymes for musical
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English musical, borrowed from Old French musical and Medieval Latin musicalis, from Latin musica ('music'), ultimately from Ancient Greek mousikē ('art of the Muses').