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Definition of musicality

musicality

/ˌmjuːzɪˈkælɪti/
mu · si · cal · i · ty
Adverb:musically
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Plural:musicalities
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Adjective:musical
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• noun

1

Sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music, especially as demonstrated in expressive performance or dance.

Example

"The young violinist's innate musicality impressed every member of the conservatory panel."

2

The quality of being melodious, rhythmic, or harmonious in sound, as in poetry, speech, or musical composition.

Example

"Critics praised the sheer musicality of the poet's verse when read aloud."

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• Rhymes for musicality

• Nearby Words

musi
music
musical
musicality
musically
musician
musicianship

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the adjective 'musical' and the noun-forming suffix '-ity', ultimately tracing back via Latin 'musica' to Ancient Greek 'mousikē' (art of the Muses).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Musicality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/musicality
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