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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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Clark still listens to music every day -- mostly classical music and jazz.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Kossuth's frequencies were instead broadcasting classical music station Bartok Radio, according to AFP news agency.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Nearly three decades would pass before another truly singular sound—and this time, one almost entirely native—would again redefine American classical music.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Most are bright, rousing listens, even if you don’t understand Spanish, because their chords reflect the Romantic classical music popular at the time of their composition in the 19th century.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

Will I have had enough time to influence the classical music world?

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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