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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Listening to the record, though, the content becomes less relevant than the materiality of their voices, as if the space of exchange lies in the musicality and cadence of sustained conversation rather than in the dialogue itself. Mariana Fernández, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024 Being able to really lean into the musicality of pop right now is so exciting. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024 The level of musicality in the street is incredible there. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024 Marantz has been wowing audio buffs for 70 years and leading the way with high-performance audio that blends innovative technology and musicality, often with beautiful and intuitive design. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Oct. 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 Dec. 2024.

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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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