musical

Word parts

music + -al

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

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Adjective

Positive musical

Comparative more musical

Superlative most musical

1. If something is musical it makes music or is about music.

   A drum is a musical instrument.

2. If a person is musical, they are good at making music or often make music.

   My cousin is very musical and can play many songs and musical instruments.

Derived words

• musical instrument

Noun

Singular musical

Plural musicals

1. A musical is a theatrical production with music, dance, and spoken words.

   My favorite musical is "Wicked".

   Busby Berkley's old-time Hollywood movie musicals are classics.

   Tom and Jerry honeymooned in New York City and bought tickets for three Broadway musicals.