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mu·si·cal
I. \ˈmyüzə̇kəl, -zēk-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin musicalis, from Latin musica music + -alis -al — more at music
1.
a. : of or relating to music or to its notation or performance
< musical form >
< musical instrument >
b. : having the pleasing harmonious qualities of music : melodious
< musical voice >
< musical name >
< the piano sonata is an … exquisitely musical piece — Edward Sackville-West & Desmond Shawe-Taylor >
< the little frogs are musical — John Burroughs >
2.
a. : having an interest in or talent for music
< comes from a musical family >
b. : versed in music
< a galaxy of musical artists >
3. : set to or accompanied by music
< musical extravaganza >
4. : of or relating to musicians music lovers
< musical organization >
• mu·si·cal·ly \-zə̇k(ə)lē, -zēk-, -li\ adverb
II. noun
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1. archaic : musicale
2. : a film or theatrical production typically of a sentimental or humorous nature and consisting of musical numbers and dialogue based upon a unifying plot — called also musical comedy |