Synonyms for
Musicals
Definition
Musicals are a form of entertainment that combines songs, dance, and acting to tell a story.
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Common collocations
- musical theater
- musical comedy
- musical revue
- stage musical
- Broadway musical
- West End musical
- musical performance
- musical production
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Usage note
While 'musicals' is the common term, 'musical theater' is often used in more formal contexts. It refers to a genre of drama in which singing and dancing play an essential role.
Example sentences
- My favorite musical is 'The Lion King'.
- I like to sing along to the songs in musicals.
- Musicals can be performed on stage or in movies.
- My school is putting on a musical this year.
- Some musicals are based on true stories.
Quotes
'I'm just a musical prostitute, my dear.' - Freddie Mercury
'I love musicals. I think they are really magical.' - Emma Stone
'Musicals are, by nature, theatrical, meaning poetic, meaning having to move the audience's imagination and create a suspension of disbelief, by which I mean there's no fourth wall.' - Lin-Manuel Miranda