classical music

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

Example Sentences

And she didn't just teach them classical music.

From BBC

“We remain committed to continuing to be your home for classical music,” Muhammad said.

From Los Angeles Times

Their partnership fits perfectly with Dudamel's urge to push the boundaries of classical music.

From BBC

"It was so nice to see his dry humour, the importance of faith and his love for classical music shine through at the end," he said.

From BBC

Times classical music critic Mark Swed called “Einstein” “easily the most important opera of the last half century,” even though “nothing about what composer Philip Glass and director Robert Wilson put onstage was opera.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• chamber music