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musical Synonyms

Another word for musical

Choosing another word for musical depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, consisting of, or producing music.

Usage Example

"The school recently purchased several new orchestral instruments for the student orchestra."

Strong
orchestral
Weak
symphonic
harmonic
choral

• noun (Context 2)

A stage play or motion picture in which singing, instrumental music, and dancing play an essential role in telling the story.

Usage Example

"We bought tickets to see a popular Broadway musical comedy during our weekend trip to the theater district."

Strongest
musical comedy
Strong
operetta
revue
Weak
rock opera

• adjective (Context 3)

Having a pleasant, melodious, or harmonious sound.

Usage Example

"The clear stream made a soft, melodious murmur as it flowed over the smooth stones."

Strongest
melodious
melodic
harmonious
tuneful
Strong
euphonious
dulcet
sweet-sounding
lyrical
mellifluous
silvery

Opposites of musical

The opposite of musical shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unmusical
nonmusical
discordant
dissonant
cacophonous
tone-deaf
inharmonious
tuneless
See all opposites of musical

• Nearby Words

mushroomy
mushy
music
musical
musicality
musically
musician

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Musical. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/musical
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