As adjectives the difference between poetical and musical
is that poetical is of or pertaining to poetry, suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry while 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.
poetical
English
Alternative forms
* poetic
Adjective
(
en adjective)
of or pertaining to poetry, suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry.
expressed in metrical form; exhibiting the imaginative or the rhythmical quality of poetry.
(
Webster 1913)
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.
