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musicales

/mjuˈzɪkælz/ /mjuˈzɪkɑlz/

Meanings
noun
A musical entertainment, usually private and typically involving classical music

Examples :

"The wealthy family hosted frequent musicales in their home, inviting friends to enjoy classical piano and violin performances. "
music entertainment culture

Related Words

Illustration classical

classical noun

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

"Professor Smith is a classical economist, specializing in theories of supply and demand. "

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involving verb

/ɪnˈvɒlvɪŋ/ /ɪnˈvɑlvɪŋ/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The baker was involving the dough around a metal form to create a spiral-shaped pastry. "

Illustration inviting

inviting verb

/ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/

To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

"We invited our friends round for dinner."

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performances noun

/pərˈfɔrmənsɪz/ /pəˈfɔːmənsɪz/

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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frequent adjective

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ /fɹɪˈkwɛnt/

Done or occurring often; common.

"I am a frequent visitor to that city."

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friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

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entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

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private noun

/ˈpɹaɪvət/

A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.

"The new private joined the army today. "

Illustration wealthy

wealthy noun

/ˈwɛl.θi/

A rich person.

"The wealthy businessman donated a large sum of money to the school. "

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musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "