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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

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Etymology

Origin of art music

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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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 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 • Dec. 21, 2025

“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 • Nov. 6, 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

The art music of other cultures is also often called classical; for example, people speak of the classical music of India.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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