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Pageant vs Musical - What's the difference?

pageant | musical |

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.
  • Noun

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