De musical
Example: We gaan vanavond naar de musical in het theater.
Definition
"De musical" refers to a theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance to tell a story. It is a popular form of entertainment often performed in theaters, as in the example phrase where people go to see a musical in the evening.
Etymology
The term "de musical" originates from the English word 'musical,' which itself derives from the Latin 'musica,' meaning 'music.' The Dutch adopted the English term to describe this specific form of theatrical art that blends music and drama. Did you know? The concept of musical theater has roots going back to ancient Greece, but the modern musical as we know it developed in the early 20th century.
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"De musical" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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