As nouns the difference between pageant and musical
is that pageant is an elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume while musical is a musical.
As a verb pageant
is to exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.
pageant
Alternative forms
* pageaunt (obsolete)
Noun
(
en noun)
An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
A spectacular ceremony.
A beauty pageant.
Synonyms
* (elaborate public display) spectacle
* (beauty pageant) beauty pageant
Derived terms
* pageantry
* beauty pageant
Verb
(
en verb)
To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.
* Shakespeare
- He pageants us.
musical
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Of or relating to music.
Gifted or skilled in music.
Pleasing to the ear.
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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.