Musical films, also known as musical movies or movie musicals, are a popular genre of cinema that combines singing and dancing with a narrative storyline. While the term "musical film" is the most commonly used, there are various synonyms that can also be used to describe this genre. Some other commonly used synonyms for musical films include "song and dance films," "cinematic musicals," "musicale films," "screen musicals," and "musical theatre films." Despite the slightly different terminology, all of these synonyms refer to films that feature musical performances as an integral part of the story, providing an entertaining and often uplifting experience for audiences.