musical film

noun

A film genre in which songs by the characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing.

Meanings

nounmusical film (plural musical films)

plural musical films

  1. performing artsbroadcastingA film genre in which songs by the characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing.
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APA

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Chicago

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