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
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Adjective
She has a very musical voice.
the musical sounds of the babbling brook
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2026
The musical takes place in a spectacular outdoor amphitheater that has stadium seating on one side of the stage and the jagged red-and-purple-striped formations of the Badlands rolling out for miles on the other.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
The book, music, lyrics, and orchestrations were all written by Dylan MarcAurele, who has previously composed parody musicals for M3GAN and The Real Housewives of New York City.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Jack White and Jack Black were the musical guest and host on this week’s Saturday Night Live, which aired on April 4.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2026
The musical takes place in a spectacular outdoor amphitheater that has stadium seating on one side of the stage and the jagged red-and-purple-striped formations of the Badlands rolling out for miles on the other.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Pop diva Alicia Keys based this original musical on her own upbringing in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
The book, music, lyrics, and orchestrations were all written by Dylan MarcAurele, who has previously composed parody musicals for M3GAN and The Real Housewives of New York City.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Musical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical. Accessed 6 Apr. 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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