musical
musical
noun myoo-ZEE-kahl Rare
Origin: Shortened from English 'musical comedy', adopted as a loanword.
Usage Note
Musical is masculine and invariable in Italian: il musical, i musical (the plural does not add an 's'). It refers specifically to the theatrical genre — Broadway-style shows combining dialogue, song, and dance. The adjective 'musical' meaning 'relating to music' is musicale in Italian — a different word entirely. Learners sometimes confuse the two.
Examples
"Hanno visto un musical a Broadway."
Natural Translation
They saw a musical on Broadway.

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