musical

adjective
UK: /ˈmjuːzɪkl/
US: /ˈmjuːzɪkl/

  1. Relating to music.

    1. She has a musical ear for melodies. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band's musical style blended jazz and classical elements. [ ] [ ]

  2. Good at or interested in music.

    1. My brother is very musical and plays guitar. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her musical talents were evident from a very young age as she composed songs. [ ] [ ]

  3. Pleasing to listen to; tuneful.

    1. The bird had a very musical song. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gentle stream created a musical murmur as it flowed over the rocks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tuneful songful harmonious
musical noun

  1. A play or film in which part of the story is told through songs and music.

    1. We watched a musical last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new musical is a big success with catchy songs and vibrant choreography. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "musical" in English means: Relating to music., Good at or interested in music., Pleasing to listen to; tuneful..

The phonetic transcription of "musical" is /ˈmjuːzɪkl/ in British English and /ˈmjuːzɪkl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "musical": tuneful, songful, harmonious.

Example usage of "musical": "She has a musical ear for melodies.". More examples on the page.