I. ˈmyüzə̇kəl, -zēk- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin musicalis, from Latin musica music + -alis -al — more at music
1.
a. : of or relating to music or to its notation or performance
musical form
musical instrument
b. : having the pleasing harmonious qualities of music : melodious
musical voice
musical name
the piano sonata is an … exquisitely musical piece — Edward Sackville-West & Desmond Shawe-Taylor
the little frogs are musical — John Burroughs
2.
a. : having an interest in or talent for music
comes from a musical family
b. : versed in music
a galaxy of musical artists
3. : set to or accompanied by music
musical extravaganza
4. : of or relating to musicians music lovers
musical organization
• mu·si·cal·ly -zə̇k(ə)lē, -zēk-, -li adverb
II. noun
( -s )
1. archaic : musicale
2. : a film or theatrical production typically of a sentimental or humorous nature and consisting of musical numbers and dialogue based upon a unifying plot — called also musical comedy