Musicality: meaning, definitions and examples

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musicality

 

[ ˌmjuːzɪˈkæləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art of music

The quality or state of being musical, which involves a sensitivity to and understanding of musical sounds, rhythms, and structures. Musicality is often associated with the ability to interpret and perform music expressively.

Synonyms

musical aptitude, musical sensitivity, musical talent

Examples of usage

  • Her musicality was evident in the way she effortlessly played the piano.
  • His sense of musicality allowed him to compose beautiful melodies.
Context #2 | Noun

dance

In the context of dance, musicality refers to the dancer's ability to interpret and move in sync with the music. It involves a sense of timing, rhythm, and expression that enhances the overall performance.

Synonyms

dance expression, musical movement, rhythmic interpretation

Examples of usage

  • The choreography highlighted the dancers' musicality as they moved gracefully to the music.
  • His musicality shone through in his ability to connect with the music through his movements.

Translations

Translations of the word "musicality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 musicalidade

🇮🇳 संगीतमयता

🇩🇪 Musikalität

🇮🇩 musikalitas

🇺🇦 музикальність

🇵🇱 muzykalność

🇯🇵 音楽性 (おんがくせい)

🇫🇷 musicalité

🇪🇸 musicalidad

🇹🇷 müzikalite

🇰🇷 음악성 (eum-akseong)

🇸🇦 موسيقية

🇨🇿 muzikálnost

🇸🇰 muzikálnosť

🇨🇳 音乐性 (yīnyuèxìng)

🇸🇮 glasbena

🇮🇸 tónlistarfærni

🇰🇿 музыкалық

🇬🇪 მუსიკალურობა

🇦🇿 musiqilik

🇲🇽 musicalidad

Etymology

The word 'musicality' originated from the Middle English word 'musical', which came from the Old French word 'musical'. The term was first used in the 16th century to describe the quality or state of being musical. Over time, 'musicality' has come to encompass a broader sense of sensitivity and understanding of music and rhythm across various artistic disciplines.

See also: music, musical, musically, musician, musicology.