musical
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
KK: /ˈmjuzɪkəl/
adjective
Definition
Relating to music or having qualities that are melodious and harmonious.
Example
She has a musical talent that impresses everyone at the concert.
Conversation
Did you hear that new song? It has such a musical vibe to it!
Yeah, I loved how the melody flows throughout the whole track.
I really appreciate songs with a strong musical quality.
Same here! They always lift my mood.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
melodic
harmonic
tuneful
Antonyms
dissonant
unmusical
discordant
noun
Definition
A type of play or film that includes songs and music as part of the story, often with a humorous or emotional theme.
Example
The school is putting on a musical this spring that features popular songs.
Conversation
Have you seen the new musical that just opened downtown?
Not yet, but I heard it's really entertaining!
I want to go this weekend; I love a good musical with catchy songs.
Root Explanation
Musical → It is formed from "music" (from Greek "mousikē", meaning the art of the Muses) and "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "musical" refers to something that pertains to or is characteristic of music.
Memory Tip
Think of the art of the Muses ('music') and remember that 'musical' means related to that art.
Visually Confused Words
unmusical
immusical
musca
musal
premusical
nonmusical
rustical
mystical