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art music

American  

noun

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


art music British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of art music

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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Finkelstein pointed to copious data supporting the value of art, music and dance therapy for people with cognitive impairment.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

Bebe's parents have launched Bebe's Hive to provide creative sessions using art, music and storytelling to help bereaved children.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

Arts as Curriculum—presence of arts teachers in the school teaching art, music, etc. using the state standard goals for their own specific discipline.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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