Plural of musical

regular plural

The plural of musical is musicals.

Forms of musical

It is unthinkable for a straight play to enjoy a life span like those of the blockbuster musicals or to earn such astronomical grosses.2004, Steven Adler, On Broadway: Art and Commerce on the Great White Way, SIU Press, →ISBN, page 221
Instead, many of these musicals used a technique from traditional opera, called recitative.2024 October 10, Jim Patterson, Tim Donahue, A Concise History of Theatre, BoD – Books on Demand, →ISBN, page 271. From the entry sung-through
Areas of work include theatre, musicals, television, film, commercials, corporates and voiceovers.2013, Simon Dunmore, Actors' Yearbook 2014. From the entry corporate
Traditionally belting was used by certain character roles in musicals, usually the funny, quirky or feisty female roles.2015, Gillyanne Kayes, Singing and the Actor, 2nd edition, Routledge, →ISBN, page 156. From the entry belting
Nineteenth century sepian musicals included Sam T.1941, Who is who in Music, Berghan Publishing Company, page 37. From the entry sepian

adjective Of, belonging or relating to music, or to its performance or notation.
adjective Pleasing to the ear; sounding agreeably; having the qualities of music; melodious; harmonious.
adjective Fond of music; discriminating with regard to music; gifted or skilled in music.

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