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musical

[myoo-zi-kuhl] / ˈmyu zɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
harmonic, lyrical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
choral melodic operatic rhythmic symphonic vocal
STRONG
blending consonant melodious pleasing sweet
WEAK
agreeable chiming dulcet euphonious harmonious lilting mellow orchestral silvery songful sweet-sounding symphonious tuned tuneful
Antonyms
STRONG
discordant
WEAK
cacophonous dissonant inharmonious unmusical

Example Sentences

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Jack White, who was the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” with host Jack Black over the weekend, will be the opening performer in the Mojave Tent on Saturday playing from 3 to 3:45 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Sir Karl said he was mindful of the musical giants alongside him.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"On the face of it, a musical about antibiotics not working doesn't necessarily strike you as something that's a traditional subject matter for a musical," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

They went on to collaborate on a musical track Cave describes as “becoming a slowly evolving cosmic dance, in the form of a reconciliation and an apology.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Only in this larger context can the child focus on developing their musical ability.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin