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musically

musically

37 3.4
In a way that sounds like music
  • adverb
  • /ˈmjuzɪkli/
translation icon : musicalmente
  • The concert was musically rich, featuring beautiful melodies and harmonies that captivated the audience.
  • musically talented
  • musically gifted
  • perform musically

But I think progressive metal is is musically challenging.

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Examples

  • His performances are always musically engaging, showcasing his talent for creating memorable tunes.

  • And for me, Purple Rain is like the most emotionally cathartic, the most musically sophisticated song that I can think of.

  • I am telling you, "Play the Game" is musically better than "Somebody to Love."

  • It's a record of where a band was at mentally, emotionally, musically at a given moment in time.

  • "The contrafactum works just as well, musically speaking, as the original song."

    Academic text (2015)
  • Studies of what happens musically in these environments reveal a wide range of practices.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Still others believe that all students should be musically educated throughout the elementary and secondary grade levels.

    Academic text (2013)
  • In addition, there is no substitute for learning based on high-quality, musically satisfying experiences.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Musically, it's very complicated.

  • She expressed herself musically through her unique blend of jazz and classical influences.

Synonyms

melodically
vsmusically
2 3.8

In a musical way that sounds like a clear tune

is broader covering musical features such as harmony as well as melody
melodiously
vsmusically
1 4.9

In a pleasant, musical way that sounds beautiful

focuses on musical qualities rather than just pleasant sound
tunefully
vsmusically
4.1

In a pleasant musical way that sounds clear and like singing

is more general covering musical qualities beyond pleasing melody
musicianly
vsmusically
7.5

Showing musical skill and good taste when playing music

describes musical qualities like melody or harmony not performer skill

Antonyms

In a way that sounds out of tune or has bad rhythm

How Musical

musically
37 3.4
melodically
2 3.8
harmonically
  • Specialized
1 5.6

Surface Forms

musically positive

Morphology

musically = musical (transparent) = music + ally

The word 'musically' is derived from 'musical' with the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly', maintaining a clear connection to music.

Etymology

Musically comes from music, which comes from an old Greek idea meaning 'art of the Muses', the goddesses who inspired songs and stories. So, to do something musically is to do it 'in a musical way', that is, like music with tune and rhythm.