art music

American  

noun

1. music in the classical tradition, as opposed to popular or folk music.

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art music British  

noun

1. music written by a composer rather than passed on by oral tradition Compare folk music

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Etymology

Origin of art music

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

I loved being surrounded by so many different types of people and exposed to art, music and culture.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Department for Education spokesperson said the government was committed to ensuring art, music and drama "are no longer the preserve of a privileged few".

From BBC

While the new work goes further into esoteric art music than anything the 33-year-old Rosalía has tried before, it remains approachable and human, resonating emotionally on a song-by-song basis even when the big picture is difficult to piece together.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The multidisciplinary and wide-ranging practice she began more than 70 years ago remains strikingly contemporary, as the boundaries between art, music and performance are, in her hands, challenged and reshaped, creating fresh emotional connection.”

From Los Angeles Times

A lover of art, music and religion, this must have been a big occasion for King Charles.

From BBC

Related Words

• chamber music