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musical chairs

Syllabification: (mu·si·cal chairs)
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Definition of musical chairs

noun

  • a party game in which players compete for a decreasing number of chairs, the losers in successive rounds being those unable to find a chair to sit on when the accompanying music is abruptly stopped.
  • a series of changes or exchanges of position, especially in a political or commercial organization:the appointment of the chief executive comes after a prolonged period of musical chairs involving top management

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