mu·si·cal
ˈmyü-zi-kəl 
2
: having an interest in or talent for music
3
: set to or accompanied by music
4
: of or relating to musicians or music lovers
1
archaic
: musicale
2
: a film or theatrical production typically of a sentimental or humorous nature that consists of musical numbers and dialogue based on a unifying plot
Examples of musical in a Sentence
Adjective
She has a very musical voice.
the musical sounds of the babbling brook
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Seth Jacobson, The Providence Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
He'll be joined by musical guest Mumford & Sons, who are old pros by now after three previous stints on the Studio 8H stage.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Alyssa Ramos, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
Most musicals are known for their songs, dances, and costumes, but the show at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts right now has some amazing acrobatics as well.
—Laura Phillips, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Two big musical acts are playing at this year's Super Bowl?
—Seth Jacobson, The Providence Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
He'll be joined by musical guest Mumford & Sons, who are old pros by now after three previous stints on the Studio 8H stage.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
What started in 2017 as a pilot program has blossomed into a robust schedule that includes musicals, plays and magic shows.
—Alyssa Ramos, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
Most musicals are known for their songs, dances, and costumes, but the show at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts right now has some amazing acrobatics as well.
—Laura Phillips, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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musical
1 of 2 adjective
mu·si·cal
ˈmyü-zi-kəl
1
a
: of or relating to music or the writing or performance of music
musical instruments
b
: having the pleasing harmonious qualities of music
a musical voice
2
: fond of or gifted in music
a musical family
3
: set to or accompanied by music
musical
2 of 2 noun
: a film or play that tells a story and that includes both musical numbers and dialogue
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