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

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Music is a huge part of the tone of Black Dynamite overall—going back to the original 2009 movie on which the series is based.
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Stephanie Giorgio, a classical musician, credits The Class for helping her cope with anxiety, focus, fear, and self-doubt.
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I gotta say—I think this past year was pretty bad for music.
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What an amazing thing to be able to listen to any music you want, a whole world of bands.
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Do you think that as we get older our thoughts shift to the more abstract, the music, than the definite, the lyrics?
Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore|James Joiner|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Henry Rowley Bishop, a noted English music composer, died, aged 68.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
In Manila particularly, amidst the pealing of bells and strains of music, unfeigned enthusiasm and joy were everywhere evident.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
He takes a turn up and down the room, looks at the music, and if the piece interests him, he will call upon you.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
This was a vast building of classical design, resembling a Grecian temple.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
A child outside the temple of art hears its music before he sees its veiled beauties.
Children's Ways|James Sully