musicality

noun

mu·​si·​cal·​i·​ty ˌmyü-zi-ˈka-lə-tē How to pronounce musicality (audio)
1
: sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music
2
: the quality or state of being musical : melodiousness

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This bewitching fusion of introspection and avant-garde musicality solidifies Peluso's status as one of Latin music's brightest trailblazers. Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024 Its musicality felt entirely intuitive, as in the prose of Thomas Bernhard, so that the internal clockwork of the language spontaneously seemed to conjure meaning rather than the other way around. Nicole Krauss, Harper's Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024 The conversations, however, feature a snappy musicality that temporarily circumvents this problem: an impressive feat of moment-to-moment editing that, unfortunately, ends up in friction with the movie’s overall structure. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024 However, statements from those involved are clear that Kendrick is deserving due to his musicality and showmanship. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for musicality 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of musicality was in 1850

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“Musicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musicality. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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musicality

noun
mu·​si·​cal·​i·​ty ˌmyü-zi-ˈkal-ət-ē How to pronounce musicality (audio)
: the quality of being musical or melodious
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