Synonyms for

Musically

Verb / ˈmju:zɪkli: / Another word for musically — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a musical manner; with reference to music

Synonyms & similar words

unmusically harmoniously melodiously rhythmically tunefully orchestrally sonorously euphoniously artistically tonally symphonically chordally vocally instrumentally resonantly sweetly catchily cadentially beautifull lyrically rhapsodically

Synonyms by register

Formal

harmoniously melodically rhythmically tonally

Informal

in tune sweetly nicely

Literary

lyrically euphoniously sonorously

Antonyms

unmusically discordantly harshly noisily unharmoniously

Common collocations

  • sing musically
  • play musically
  • sound musically
  • perform musically
  • arranged musically
  • composed musically
  • move musically

Word family

noun music
verb music
adjective musical
adverb musically

Usage note

This adverb describes something done in a way related to music. It is often used to describe singing, playing an instrument, or the sound of something.

Example sentences

  1. The musicians played musically on stage.
  2. She danced musically to the beat of the drums.
  3. He sang musically and everyone in the audience was impressed.
  4. The conductor led the orchestra musically.
  5. The music teacher taught the students how to play musically.

Quotes

  • Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart. - Pablo Casals
  • I can chase you, and I can catch you, but there is nothing I can do to make you mine. - Morrissey
  • Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. - Ludwig van Beethoven

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