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

My background was never in dance; it was in music and classical music.

From Los Angeles Times

“He knows a lot about movies. He’s a fabulous connoisseur of classical music,” said Maria Pendergast, a frequent bridge partner.

From Los Angeles Times

This performance “represents a journey of making music accessible to everybody, but also creating a culture where people don’t feel that classical music is far away, not part of their lives,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

One of London's most prestigious classical music venues has pulled out of England's cultural subsidy scheme because of "crippling" red tape and a controversial strategy that is seen as failing to prioritise artistic excellence.

From BBC

He grew up playing classical music and dreaming of a career onstage.

From Salon

Related Words

• chamber music