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classical music

Cultural  
  1. A loose expression for European and American music of the more serious kind, as opposed to popular or folk music.


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"Classical music is what we need at this time," smiled Zinaida Yarmolenko, 76, who came across the concert by accident after hearing the first few notes.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Classical music plays around campus, and there are six outdoor heated swimming pools, each accompanied by a hot tub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Classical music and most other art don’t fit into that box.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025

Classical music, not heavy metal – what could Slot's Liverpool look like?

From BBC • May 20, 2024

Classical music was in trouble, and by the whirlwind conclusion of The Beatles’ adventure, it looked as if the words of one of their early Chuck Berry covers, ‘Roll over Beethoven’, were actually coming true.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall