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musical | detune |

As an adjective musical

is of or relating to music.

As a noun musical

is a stage performance, show or film which involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

As a verb detune is

(music) to intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument often done to produce sounds not normally possible, or in the case of stringed instruments to reduce tension for the purposes of shipping or maintenance.

musical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to music.
  • Gifted or skilled in music.
  • Pleasing to the ear.

    • Related terms

    * music * musicality * musically * musical instrument * musical theatre * musical film

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a stage performance, show or film which involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

    • detune

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l) (music)

    Verb

    (detun)
  • (music) To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument. Often done to produce sounds not normally possible, or in the case of stringed instruments to reduce tension for the purposes of shipping or maintenance.
    • Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.
  • (electronics) To alter the capacitance of a circuit such that its resonant frequency differs from the incoming frequency.