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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

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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

It will be one of the centrepieces of the Manchester International Festival, which happens every two years and stages an array of events spanning art, music, theatre and dance.

From BBC Mar. 11, 2025

This week we bring you The Creators, who are leaving their mark in film, art, music and more.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2024

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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