Definitions

musical comedy

[myoo-zi-kuhl kom-i-dee] / ˈmyu zɪ kəl ˈkɒm ɪ di /

NOUN

humorous musical performance

Synonyms

WEAK

comic opera light opera musical

Example Sentences

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Experiencing Flight of the Conchords at the Greek is something many fans of their lusty, yet-bone-dry musical comedy haven’t gotten to experience in a while.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Marlow, 24, has a background in musical comedy and previously starred in Six The Musical.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The Singers, an 18-minute musical comedy, was announced first.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The production, directed by La Jolla Playhouse outgoing artistic director Christopher Ashley, makes musical comedy seem like the crudest of art forms.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Wishing she could be the co-adventurer in the fantasy she lit in the first place, introducing me to the magical escape of musical comedy.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle