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 Fans may be surprised by the distinction — this is a band long celebrated for their directness, in musicality and otherwise. Maria Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024 Trending on Billboard With Rita – alongside children Cedella and Ziggy Marley – acting as co-producers, a commitment to a sincere and respectful portrayal of Bob Marley’s musicality, reggae history and Jamaican culture anchored the film’s journey to the silver screen. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2024 If music has the ability to set a dancer free, how can a dancer instilled with innate musicality translate those sensations to other bodies, to other minds? Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024 Gospel is an innovative and ever-evolving musicality born out of traditional spirituals, jazz and the blues that has been a continued throughline in the Black experience, especially in the Black Christian community. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024 Even his performance has a musicality to it: When Turman watched videos of Randolph online and went to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to study the history of the March he was struck by Randolph’s commanding baritone. Stuart Miller, Variety, 7 Jan. 2024 Unlike a lot of soundbars at this price, Bose’s model includes real up-firing drivers for immersive overhead effects, alongside good musicality, relatively punchy bass, and great network streaming features in a sleek and compact design. Matt Jancer, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023 The Color Purple's trailer, though revealing a snippet of musicality, downplays its Broadway roots. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 One glance at the On My Mama music video will illuminate her keen musicality, made evident through cultural references, top-tier choreography, and homage to the artists who’ve paved the way for her, including Chalie Boy, the artist sampled on the track. Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 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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