nonmusical
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /nɒnˈmjuːzɪkəl/
KK: /nɑnˈmjuzɪkəl/
adjective
Definition
Not related to music or having musical qualities.
Example
The lecture was very informative, but it was completely nonmusical and lacked any artistic elements.
Conversation
Did you see that movie about the nonmusical artist?
Yeah, I thought it was really interesting!
It was surprising how much emotion they conveyed without music.
Absolutely! It shows that art can speak volumes in different ways.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unmusical
silent
dissonant
Antonyms
musical
harmonious
melodic
noun
Definition
A type of performance or production that does not include music as a central element.
Example
The theater company is known for its nonmusical plays that focus on dialogue and acting.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new nonmusical play opening next week?
Yes, I did! I’m actually excited to see something different for a change.
Same here! It's nice to mix things up instead of always going to musicals.
Root Explanation
Nonmusical → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "musical" (from Latin "musicalis", meaning pertaining to music). The word "nonmusical" means not pertaining to music or lacking musical qualities.
Memory Tip
Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'musical' relating to music — so nonmusical describes something that is not related to music.
Visually Confused Words
unmusical
musical