quasimusical
zɪ adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or producing music: a musical instrument.
3.
fond of or skilled in music.
4.
set to or accompanied by music: a musical entertainment.
noun
5.
Also called musical comedy. a play or motion picture in which the story line is interspersed with or developed by songs, dances, and the like.
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Related forms
mu·si·cal·ly, adverb
mu·si·cal·i·ty, mu·si·cal·ness, noun
an·ti·mu·si·cal, adjective
an·ti·mu·si·cal·ly, adverb
an·ti·mu·si·cal·ness, noun
non·mu·si·cal, adjective
non·mu·si·cal·ly, adverb
non·mu·si·cal·ness, noun
pre·mu·si·cal, adjective
pre·mu·si·cal·ly, adverb
qua·si-mu·si·cal, adjective
qua·si-mu·si·cal·ly, adverb
un·mu·si·cal·i·ty, noun
Synonyms
1. tuneful, dulcet, sweet, lyric.
1. tuneful, dulcet, sweet, lyric.
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World English Dictionary
musical (ˈmjuːzɪkəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, relating to, or used in music: a musical instrument |
| 2. | harmonious; melodious: musical laughter |
| 3. | talented in or fond of music |
| 4. | involving or set to music: a musical evening |
| —n | |
| 5. | short for musical comedy |
| 'musically | |
| —adv | |
| 'musicalness | |
| —n | |
| musi'cality | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
musical
early 15c., "pertaining to music; tuneful, harmonious; adept at making music," from Fr. musical (14c.), from M.L. musicalis, from L. musica (see music). Noun meaning "a theatrical piece in which music figures prominently" is from 1938. Children's game musical chairs is attested
from 1877, hence use of musical as a modifier meaning "changing rapidly from one to another possessor" (1924).
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
musical definition
A play or film that contains musical numbers. Musicals can be comedic (see musical comedy) or serious in tone, such as Porgy and Bess.
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