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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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For Detroit-based entrepreneur, Greg Sharrow, it was the challenge of broadcasting a classical music performance back in 2012 that set him on the path to quieter drone design.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

His playing has the stateliness of classical music, which makes his many funny lines more noticeable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Dudamel’s fame, moreover, alerted the classical music world around the globe to the rich talent El Sistema has produced.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

A robotic voice tells me to stay still and close my eyes as I stand in a huge curved scanner while classical music plays in the background.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Gramps and I listened to classical music and farm reports on the radio when we could pick up a station.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

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