1. Music composed and performed according to formal aesthetic and technical standards, typically associated with European traditions and institutions such as symphonies, operas, and chamber music
She has a deep appreciation for classical music and attends concerts regularly.
Ela tem uma profunda apreciação por música culta e frequenta concertos regularmente.
2. Music that requires specialized training and education to compose and perform, often contrasted with popular or folk music
The composer dedicated his life to creating works of classical music.
O compositor dedicou sua vida à criação de obras de música culta.