Word
musically
Phoneticsmu·si·cal·ly
US/ˈmjuzɪkɫi/
UK/mjˈuːzɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to music or shows a talent for it. You use this to describe how someone plays an instrument or how a sound is organized.
adv. in a manner relating to music or demonstrating musical talent. Often describes the execution of a performance or the inherent structure of a sound.
Examples
“She is very musically gifted.”
“The film is musically rich, featuring a score that blends traditional folk with modern electronic beats.”
“While technically proficient, the young pianist struggled to perform the sonata musically, often missing the subtle emotional shifts required by the composer's notations.”
Examples
simple
“She is very musically gifted.”
contextual
“The film is musically rich, featuring a score that blends traditional folk with modern electronic beats.”
complex
“While technically proficient, the young pianist struggled to perform the sonata musically, often missing the subtle emotional shifts required by the composer's notations.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or precedes an adjective.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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