musicality
noun
mu·si·cal·i·ty
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Definition of musicality
1
: sensitivity to, knowledge of, or talent for music
2
: the quality or state of being musical : melodiousness
Examples of musicality in a Sentence
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Perlman threw off the finale’s technically challenging passages finale with apparent ease, and with a welcome musicality. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Classical reviews: Perlman’s triumph at Ravinia; Grant Park’s disappointing finale," 18 Aug. 2019 The curriculum follows the Royal Academy of Dance Pre-Primary in Dance syllabus and will develop students’ physical skills, stamina, creative, expression and musicality. — Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, "All About Prince George’s Upcoming School Curriculum (It Reads Like a College Graduate Program!)," 21 Aug. 2019 At the center of it all, Howard’s expressive vocals and prismatic musicality. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "Brittany Howard talks vibrant new solo single, Alabama Shakes’ future," 14 Aug. 2019 What could be a tired plot is instead fresh and sweet, rejuvenated by a set of unusual characters, the raw beauty of England and the musicality of Prior's prose. — Dallas News, "'Ellie and the Harpmaker' plucks the heartstrings," 5 Aug. 2019 Finally, in the last movement, Bronfman unleashed something closer to his full power and energy, the tumult of his performance matched by its innate musicality. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "CSO review: Bronfman and Ax take on Brahms Piano Concertos," 3 Aug. 2019 The performance was a triumph: her musicality undiminished, her characterization achingly human. — Joshua Barone, New York Times, "Twitter Loves the Opera Diva Karita Mattila. And She Loves It Back.," 12 July 2019 One attraction was, instead, the debut of a dashing 28-year-old Spanish cellist, Pablo Ferrández, whose pop-idol magnetism, superb technique and exhilarating musicality reveal a sure star in the making. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: Benjamin Millepied’s ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ this time at the Hollywood Bowl," 17 July 2019 OrliÅ„ski’s performances have an exceptional musicality. — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, "A Millennial Countertenor’s Pop-Star Appeal," 15 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'musicality.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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