MUSICAL


Meaning of MUSICAL in English

I. ˈmyü-zi-kəl adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin musicalis, from musica

Date: 15th century

1.

a. : of or relating to music

b. : having the pleasing harmonious qualities of music : melodious

2. : having an interest in or talent for music

3. : set to or accompanied by music

4. : of or relating to musicians or music lovers

• mu·si·cal·ly -k(ə-)lē adverb

II. noun

Date: 1823

1. archaic : musicale

2. : a film or theatrical production typically of a sentimental or humorous nature that consists of musical numbers and dialogue based on a unifying plot

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.