musicalised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmjuːzɪkəlaɪzd/
KK: /ˈmjuzɪkəˌlaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been arranged or composed in a musical form.
Example
The poem was musicalised to create a beautiful song.
Conversation
Have you heard that new song that was musicalised from the poem?
Yeah, I listened to it yesterday — it's really beautiful!
I love how they transformed the words into something so melodic.
Absolutely! It makes the poem even more impactful.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
harmonized
melodic
lyrical
Antonyms
dissonant
unmusical
discordant
verb
Definition
To make something musical or to adapt it into a musical form.
Example
The composer musicalised the poem, turning it into a beautiful song.
Tense Forms
Past: musicalised
Past Participle: musicalised
Conversation
Did you hear the new album they musicalised from that classic movie?
Yeah, I loved how they transformed the songs into something fresh!
I didn't expect it to be so good after the original, but they really musicalised it well.
Root Explanation
Musicalised → It is formed from "music" (from Greek "mousike", meaning the art of the Muses) and "-al" (meaning relating to) combined with "-ise" (meaning to make or become). The word "musicalised" means to make something musical or to give it musical qualities.
Memory Tip
Think of 'music' as the art of the Muses, and remember that 'musicalised' means to make something have musical qualities.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.