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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First, musicality: How creatively do the gestures involved in playing the instrument relate to the sound? Matthew Sherrill, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025 Somebody that had a magical connection to their own musicality. Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025 The band is known for blending sharp social commentary with unique musicality. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024 Carrie Ann acknowledged the dance as a step back in his musicality but encouraged him to return stronger. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Nov. 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 23 Mar. 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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