musicality
noun
mu·si·cal·i·ty
ˌmyü-zi-ˈka-lə-tē 
1
: sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music
2
: the quality or state of being musical : melodiousness
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For the most part, Jia’s new-old film features little sync dialogue and unfolds as a flowing series of extended montages with a musicality that is a splendid testament to the work of its three editors, Yang Chao, Lin Xudong and Matthieu Laclau — not to mention the use of actual music.
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2024
Some early favorites have come from a range of musicality including a saxophone, rapped verses looking to take down Drake in a battle, merengue, house remixes and more.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
But here, the story is laid out in narrative order, whereas the album tracks seem sequenced more for musicality, not exact chronology.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
But Light, known for an exquisite musicality with a great sense of drama, knows creating a modern work for the public is just as important as making the dancers better at their craft.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
The album rewards intent listening, thanks to Hersch’s deep musicality, improvisational mastery, exquisite command of shade and light, and his ability to imbue the spaces between notes with as much meaning as the notes themselves.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
Jason possesses musicality, technique, showmanship, and the talent necessary to succeed on DWTS.
—EW.com, 16 Nov. 2023
Lang Lang credits the arrangers of his album — Stephen Hough, Natalie Tenenbaum and Randy Kerber — for enriching the musicality of the tunes and putting his virtuosity on full display.
—Daniel Kany, Variety, 8 Feb. 2024
Her technique is strong, including control of movement, flexibility, strength, musicality, and her performance qualities draw the audience into her dance story.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2024
Some early favorites have come from a range of musicality including a saxophone, rapped verses looking to take down Drake in a battle, merengue, house remixes and more.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
But here, the story is laid out in narrative order, whereas the album tracks seem sequenced more for musicality, not exact chronology.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
But Light, known for an exquisite musicality with a great sense of drama, knows creating a modern work for the public is just as important as making the dancers better at their craft.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
The album rewards intent listening, thanks to Hersch’s deep musicality, improvisational mastery, exquisite command of shade and light, and his ability to imbue the spaces between notes with as much meaning as the notes themselves.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
Jason possesses musicality, technique, showmanship, and the talent necessary to succeed on DWTS.
—EW.com, 16 Nov. 2023
Lang Lang credits the arrangers of his album — Stephen Hough, Natalie Tenenbaum and Randy Kerber — for enriching the musicality of the tunes and putting his virtuosity on full display.
—Daniel Kany, Variety, 8 Feb. 2024
Her technique is strong, including control of movement, flexibility, strength, musicality, and her performance qualities draw the audience into her dance story.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
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musicality
noun
mu·si·cal·i·ty
ˌmyü-zi-ˈkal-ət-ē
: the quality of being musical or melodious
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