Definition

To change something so that it can be performed with music or singing.

Example

The director decided to musicalize the classic play to attract a younger audience.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they are going to musicalize that classic play next month?

Really? That sounds like a fun idea!

Yeah, I wonder how they'll adapt the dialogue for songs.

It'll be interesting to see how they blend it all together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Musicalize → It is formed from "music" (from Greek "mousike", meaning the art of the Muses) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "musicalize" means to make something musical or to give it musical qualities.

Memory Tip

Think of the art of the Muses ('music') and remember that 'musicalize' means to make something musical.

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