Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

musical

Pronunciation: /ˈmjuːzɪk(ə)l/
Translate musical | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish
Definition of musical

adjective

  • 1relating to music:they shared similar musical tastes
  • set to or accompanied by music:an evening of musical entertainment
  • fond of or skilled in music:Henry was very musical, but his wife was tone-deaf
  • 2having a pleasant sound; melodious or tuneful:they burst out into rich, musical laughter

noun

  • a play or film in which singing and dancing play an essential part. Musicals developed from light opera in the early 20th century: a hit West End musical, Miss Saigon

Derivatives

musicality

noun

musically

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin musicalis, from Latin musica (see music)

musical in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of musical in the US English dictionary
  |  Cite
Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

Shop for an Oxford dictionary

Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kəː /
noun
an aggressive or unkempt dog …