classical music
noun/ˌklæsɪkl ˈmjuːzɪk/
/ˌklæsɪkl ˈmjuːzɪk/
[uncountable]- music written in a Western musical tradition, usually using an established form (for example a symphony). Classical music is generally considered to be serious and to have a lasting value
- He plays classical music, as well as pop and jazz.
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