Words / B2

MYOOZ-ikl/ˈmjuːzɪkl/

Musical means connected with music; as a noun, a play with songs: a musical term; a West End musical. Music is the art (already in the dictionary); musician is the player (already in the dictionary). A term in the score is not a blog mood word. Mix-up: muscle (previous entry); magical means of magic. Do not write musical for “magical atmosphere” unless sound is meant.

Meaning

Connected with music; also a play with songs (as a noun).

Examples

• “A musical term in the score is not a mood word from a blog.”
• “The drama group staged a musical, which is the show sense.”

Good to know

musical + noun; a musical. Art: music. Person: musician. Trap: muscle / magical. Music and drama. Of music, or a staged show — not a spell.

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