musicality

[ myoo-zi-kal-i-tee ]

noun

1. the fact or quality of resembling music; melodious or harmonious quality:

   As she read aloud to the students, the varied intonation of the teacher’s voice added musicality to the poem.

2. the fact or quality of creating, performing, or interpreting music in a highly skilled and artistic way:

   The two vocalists have unbelievable technique and musicality—and mesh perfectly with the band.

Other Words From

• un·mu·si·cal·i·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of musicality¹

musical ( def ) + -ity ( def )

Example Sentences

“His performances were characterised by an impeccable technique, dramatic intensity, and an innate musicality that made him a true artist of the stage,”the Mariinsky said Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, the album is L.A. party rap run through a buzzsaw of regret and dread and cackling humor and utterly fresh musicality.

From Los Angeles Times

By infusing his poems with musicality, humor and profound reflections on our virtual interaction, he offers a delightful road map for navigating the challenges of the digital age without losing sight of our shared humanity.

From Los Angeles Times

Olympics judges, however, were asked to score competitors on creativity, personality, technique, diversity, musicality and vocabulary.

From Salon

While breaking is scored on creativity, personality, technique, diversity, musicality, and vocabulary, many took to social media to poke fun at Gunn’s routines.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• chant
• lyric
• music
• refrain
• theme