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musicals

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/ˈmjuːzɪkəlz/ · mu-si-cals

A theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance.

Meanings

nounformal

A theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance.

ایک تھیٹر کی پیشکش جس میں گانے، بولی ہوئی گفتگو، اداکاری، اور رقص شامل ہیں۔

موسیقی تھیٹر

musiqi theater

Synonyms

musical theatershowproductionموسیقی کامناتکتھیٹر

Antonyms

dramaplaytragedyڈرامہنئے ڈرامےتراژدی

Common Collocations

  • Broadway musicals
  • school musicals
  • musical performances

Example Sentences

She performed in several musicals during her college years.

اس نے کالج کے سالوں میں کئی موسیقی تھیٹروں میں پرفارم کیا۔

Us ne college ke saalon mein kai musiqa theateron mein perform kiya.

The musicals in this city are known for their incredible choreography.

اس شہر کے موسیقی تھیٹر اپنی شاندار رقص کے لیے مشہور ہیں۔

Is shehar ke musiqa theater apni shandar raqs ke liye mashhoor hain.

He writes original songs for regional musicals.

وہ علاقائی موسیقی تھیٹروں کے لیے اصلی گانے لکھتا ہے۔

Woh ilaqai musiqa theateron ke liye asal ganay likhta hai.

Easily Confused With

musical:Musicals refer specifically to the entire theatrical production, while musical, as an adjective, describes anything related to music.

Word Family

musical
adjectiveموسیقی
musician
nounموسیقار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of colorful stage lights and singing actors when you hear 'musicals'.

Imagine a vibrant theater with performers singing and dancing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "musical" — related to music

First known use: 1920s

The term 'musical' has origins in Middle French 'musical' and Latin 'musicalis', which means 'of music'. It began to refer to stage productions that combine music, songs, and dance in the early 20th century.