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classical music

[/ˈklæsɪkəl ˈmjuːzɪk/]
nounfeminine
música clássica
1. Art music produced in, associated with, or inspired by the Western musical tradition, typically encompassing orchestral, chamber, and vocal works from roughly the 17th century onwards, characterized by formal structure and sophisticated composition.
She has been studying classical music since she was five years old.
Ela estuda música clássica desde os cinco anos de idade.
2. Music composed during the Classical period (approximately 1750-1820), characterized by clarity, balance, and formal structure.
Mozart and Beethoven are famous composers of classical music.
Mozart e Beethoven são compositores famosos da música clássica.
Synonyms
art musicconcert musicserious musicerudite music
Antonyms
pop musicrock musicpopular music

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
música clássica
standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
música clássica
standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
música clássica
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
música clássica
standard usage identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fan of classical music
classical music concert
classical music composition
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