classical
adjective (MUSIC) /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/Definition
A2 describes music that is considered to be part of a long especially formal tradition and to be of lasting value: Do you prefer classical music like Mozart and Mahler, or pop?Types of music › specialized describes a style of music written in Europe between about 1750 and 1830: The works of Haydn and Mozart belong to the classical period.Types of music classically /-i/ adverb › She is a classically trained dancer. The dress combines stylish lines with an attractive floral print for a classically feminine look. a classically beautiful faceCustom, tradition and conformitySamples and examplesVery and extremeComplete and wholeIntensifying expressions
(Definition of classical adjective (MUSIC) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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