Definition

The process of turning something into music or adding musical elements to it.

Example

The musicalization of the poem brought it to life in a new way.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the musicalization of that poem we read?

Yeah, I think it would be amazing to set it to music.

Exactly! The rhythm of the words really lends itself to musicalization.

Let's work on it together — I can play guitar!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Musicalization → It is formed from "music" (from Greek "mousike", meaning the art of the Muses) and "-ization" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a process or action). The word "musicalization" refers to the process of making something musical or adding musical elements to it.

Memory Tip

Think of the art of the Muses ('music') being transformed into a process ('-ization') — that's how musicalization means the process of making something musical.

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