musical
/ˈmju zɪ kəl/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
- (adj) characterized by or capable of producing music
- (adj) talented in or devoted to music
- (adj) characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music
- (adj) containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
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- Each had already made his mark--but as collaborators they created musical theater that enchanted audiences and redefined the art form.
- Broadway and Beyond: Richard Zoglin on why the embattled musical isn't as bad as everyone says.
- The Maysles Brothers' 1975 documentary, about two nutty relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis living in East Hampton squalor, wouldn't seem like much to build a musical out of.
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- "We're going to have a national spot on television, and we're going to be half represented," said Jerry Mitchell, the show's director and choreographer. "We're going to be the only musical performing without our props and costumes, which I...on Nov 22, 2007 By: Jerry Mitchell Source: The Age
- "Lately, a lot of people have been taking credit for bringing back the musical," Zac Efron said while accepting the movie's trophy. "The truth is we've known who's been responsible for bringing back the musical all along. It was you guys!"on Mar 28, 2009 By: Zac Efron Source: Newsweek
- Albarn told the Sun: "We want independent record stores to continue. They're an important part of our musical culture. Music is a simple way for Blur to show our support and we hope people like it."on Apr 9, 2010 By: Damon Albarn Source: The Guardian
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