1. to set to music or adapt for musical performance
2. to make musical or give a musical quality to something

Examples

• The composer decided to musicalize the famous poem for the school concert.
• Broadway producers often musicalize popular novels and films.
• She worked to musicalize the spoken dialogue in the play.
• The director wanted to musicalize certain scenes to enhance their emotional impact.
• They plan to musicalize the children’s story for a family musical.
• The artist sought to musicalize everyday sounds from the city.