musical
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: musicals
Sense 1
Of, belonging or relating to music, or to its performance or notation.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Pleasing to the ear; sounding agreeably; having the qualities of music; melodious; harmonious.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.
Biểu diễn sân khấu, chương trình hoặc phim có ca hát, nhảy múa
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A meeting or a party for a musical entertainment; a musicale.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “musical” mean?
Of, belonging or relating to music, or to its performance or notation.
Is “musical” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.