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

Examples of musicality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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. 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 See all Example Sentences for musicality 

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 29 May. 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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