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- pronunciation:
- klae
sih
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
Something that is called "classical" has a refined style that was developed during a time that is considered a high point in the history of a particular culture.
Ms. Wade has a strong interest in classical Chinese poetry.Mr. Banerjee gives lessons in classical music from northern India. |
| definition 2: |
When people talk about "classical music," they are usually talking about music that was being composed in Europe starting around the 1600s and reaching its peak in the 1800s. This music was complex and was written according to formal rules of music. Many people are still composing and playing music similar to this in Europe and around the world. This newer music is also called classical music. A lot of classical music is written for a full orchestra or for solo instruments such as piano or violin.
Mozart and Beethoven were two composers of classical music. Mozart lived from 1756 to 1791, and Beethoven lived form 1770 to 1827. Their music is still played very often in concerts and on the radio. |
| definition 3: |
If something is called "classical," it has to do with ancient Greek and Roman culture.
Zeus is one of the gods of classical Greek mythology.This museum has examples of classical art that were discovered on one of the Greek islands some years ago.- similar words:
- ancient, archaic, Greek
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| contrasting words: |
modern |
| derivations: |
classically (adv.), classicalness (n.) |
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