musical

Pluralmusicals

1. 1
   adjective

   Having to do with music, or with playing or writing it.

   She comes from a very musical family.

   The school offers many musical activities after class.

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A play or movie that tells a story through singing and dancing as well as acting.

   We saw a musical about a young singer chasing her dreams.

   The school put on a musical every spring.

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3. 3
   adjective

   Pleasant and smooth to listen to, like a nice tune.

   Like a song that flows smoothly and is easy to listen to.

   Her voice was soft and musical.

   The little bird made a sweet, musical sound.

   Similarmelodious, melodic, tuneful, harmonious, lyrical

   Oppositediscordant, harsh, grating, tuneless

4. 4
   adjective

   Loving music, or being good at it.

   Their daughter is very musical and picks up new instruments easily.

   You don't have to be musical to enjoy a good song.

   Oppositeunmusical, tone-deaf

5. 5
   adjective

   Used for games where players move while music plays and grab a spot when it stops.

   Like the game where you race for a seat the moment the music stops.

   The kids played musical chairs at the birthday party.

   We set up a musical statues game for the little ones.

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6. 6
   nouncountable

   A party or gathering held to enjoy music together.

   They held a small musical in the parlor on Sunday evening.

   Guests were invited to a musical at the captain's house.

   Similarrecital, concert

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