noun
musicale
myoo-zih-KAL/ˌmjuzɪˈkæl/
A social gathering featuring musical performances.
Our neighbors host a musicale with performances by local musicians.
Etymology
The French adjective meaning “musical” stood in soirée musicale, a “musical evening.” Shortening that phrase left the adjective naming the gathering itself: a party or private concert featuring musical performances.
More examples
- Guests chat between piano pieces at the musicale.
- She invites a few friends to a Sunday musicale.
- The club holds monthly musicales in members' homes.
Forms
musicale · musicales
Similar words
- concert
- Focuses on the performance, not the surrounding social gathering.
- soiree
- An evening social gathering that does not necessarily feature music.