Meaning of musical in English

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Noun
musical
Definitions
1. a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
Qualitative Adjective
musical
Etymology
late Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin musicalis, from Latin musica (see music)
Definitions
1. characterized by or capable of producing music
Examples
- « a musical evening »
- « musical instruments »
2. talented in or devoted to music
Examples
- « comes from a very musical family »
Synonyms
- philharmonic
Antonyms
- unmusical
- nonmusical
3. characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music
Examples
- « a musical speaking voice »
- « a musical comedy »
Synonyms
Antonyms
4. containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
Examples
- « the melodious song of a meadowlark »
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