Musically
ˈmjuːzɪkəli
Definitions
In a way that relates to music; in a way that is characterized by or expressive of music or its qualities.
ˈmjuːzɪkəli
In a musical manner; with musical expression.
The choir sang musically, their voices blending perfectly.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're listening to someone play a song and it sounds really good. 'Musically' means the person plays with feeling and like they really understand the music.
👶 For kids: When something happens in a way that sounds like music.
More Examples
She analyzed the score musically, understanding the nuances of each phrase.
The director instructed the actors to move musically to complement the dance sequences.
The composer arranged the notes musically, creating a beautiful melody.
How It's Used
"The pianist played the piece musically, conveying the composer's intentions."
"The orchestra performed the symphony musically, displaying excellent phrasing."
From 'music' + '-ally', indicating 'in a musical manner'. 'Music' itself comes from the Greek 'mousikē' (art of the Muses).
Historically, 'musically' has been used consistently to describe performance and composition relating to music, evolving alongside musical developments.
Memory tip
Think of a musician expressing feelings and emotions. The adverb 'musically' describes how they perform.
Word Origin
"Of or relating to the Muses (the patron goddesses of music, poetry, etc.)"