Musical

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmju.zɪ.kÉ™l/

Origin

Middle English, from Old French, from Latin musicalis, from Ancient Greek μουσικός, from μουσική (mousiki, "music").

Full definition of musical

Adjective

1. Of or relating to music.
2. Gifted or skilled in music.
3. Pleasing to the ear.
   Her voice had a musical tone.

Related terms

• music
• musicality
• musically
• musical instrument
• musical theatre
• musical film

Noun

1. a stage performance, show or film which involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.