Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'musical'

English Word: musical

Key Russian Translations:

• музыкальный [mu.zy.kalʲ.nɨj] - [Adjective, General, Formal]
• мюзикл [mju.ˈzɪ.kl] - [Noun, Informal, Used in cultural or entertainment contexts]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in artistic, educational, and everyday discussions about music and theater)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for 'музыкальный' as it involves adjective inflections; A2 (Beginner) for 'мюзикл' as it's a loanword with minimal changes

Pronunciation (Russian):

музыкальный: [mu.zy.kalʲ.nɨj]

Note on музыкальный: The stress falls on the third syllable ('kalʲ'), and the 'ы' sound can be challenging for English speakers as it's a back vowel not present in English.

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мюзикл: [mju.ˈzɪ.kl]

Note on мюзикл: This is a borrowed word from English, so pronunciation is relatively straightforward, with stress on the second syllable; be mindful of the soft 'л' at the end.

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Meanings and Usage:

As an adjective: Relating to music or having musical qualities.

Translation(s) & Context:

• музыкальный - Used in formal and general contexts to describe anything related to music, such as instruments or abilities (e.g., in educational or artistic settings).

Usage Examples:

• Русский: Он обладает музыкальным талантом и часто играет на пианино.

  English: He has a musical talent and often plays the piano.

• Русский: В школе есть музыкальный кружок для детей.

  English: There is a musical club for children at school.

• Русский: Этот фильм имеет потрясающий музыкальный саундтрек.

  English: This film has an amazing musical soundtrack.

• Русский: Музыкальный фестиваль привлекает тысячи посетителей каждый год.

  English: The musical festival attracts thousands of visitors every year.

As a noun: A theatrical production that combines music, songs, and dance (e.g., a musical theater show).

Translation(s) & Context:

• мюзикл - Used in informal or entertainment contexts, often referring to Broadway-style productions or modern theater (e.g., in pop culture discussions).

Usage Examples:

• Русский: Мы пошли на мюзикл в Большом театре вчера вечером.

  English: We went to a musical at the Bolshoi Theater last night.

• Русский: Её любимый мюзикл — это "Вестсайдская история".

  English: Her favorite musical is "West Side Story".

• Русский: В Москве часто ставят новые мюзиклы с живыми оркестрами.

  English: In Moscow, new musicals with live orchestras are often performed.

• Русский: Мюзикл сочетает в себе пение, танцы и актёрскую игру.

  English: A musical combines singing, dancing, and acting.

• Русский: Этот мюзикл стал хитом сезона благодаря своей музыке.

  English: This musical became a hit of the season due to its music.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'музыкальный' (adjective): This is a standard Russian adjective that follows the first declension pattern. It changes based on gender, number, and case. Below is a table of its inflections:

For 'мюзикл' (noun): This is a masculine noun of the second declension and is mostly invariable in the nominative singular form. It changes as follows: Genitive - мюзикла, Dative - мюзиклу, Accusative - мюзикл, Instrumental - мюзиклом, Prepositional - мюзикле. Plural: мюзиклы (with standard plural inflections).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • музыкальный: гармоничный (garmonichnyy) - More emphasis on harmony; мелодичный (melodichnyy) - Focuses on melody.
  • мюзикл: мюзикл-шоу (myuzikl-shou) - Informal variant for stage shows.
• Antonyms:
  • музыкальный: немелодичный (nemelodichnyy) - Lacking melody; бесмузыкальный (besmuzykal'nyy) - Completely unrelated to music.
  • мюзикл: драма (drama) - A non-musical theatrical play, often without songs.

Related Phrases:

• Музыкальный инструмент - Musical instrument; Used in contexts discussing performance or education.
• Мюзикл на Бродвее - Broadway musical; Refers to famous productions from New York, often adapted in Russian theater.
• Живой музыкальный концерт - Live musical concert; Common in event planning or cultural discussions.

Usage Notes:

'Музыкальный' directly corresponds to the adjectival form of 'musical' in English, making it versatile for describing musical elements, but ensure it agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. 'Мюзикл' is a loanword specifically for the noun form, ideal for modern contexts like theater or film; use it in informal settings rather than formal essays. When choosing between translations, opt for 'музыкальный' for general music-related descriptions and 'мюзикл' for performance arts. Be aware of regional variations in Russia, where 'мюзикл' might imply Western influences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Forgetting to inflect 'музыкальный' correctly, e.g., saying "музыкальный инструмент" in genitive as "музыкальный инструмента" instead of "музыкального инструмента". Correct: Always match the case, as in "Я люблю музыкальный инструмент" (nominative) vs. "У меня есть музыкальный инструмент" (no change needed here, but errors occur in oblique cases).

  Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with their nouns, unlike English. This mistake often stems from direct word-for-word translation.

• Error: Using 'мюзикл' interchangeably with 'музыкальный', e.g., saying "Это музыкальный" to mean a theater show. Correct: Use 'мюзикл' for the noun and 'музыкальный' for adjectives.

  Explanation: Confusing parts of speech leads to grammatical errors; always check the context to select the right form.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'музыкальный' often ties to the rich tradition of classical music, influenced by composers like Tchaikovsky. 'Мюзикл', as a borrowed term, reflects modern Western influences, with adaptations of Broadway shows being popular in Moscow theaters, highlighting Russia's blend of traditional and contemporary arts.

Related Concepts:

• театр (theater)
• концерт (concert)
• оркестр (orchestra)