Meaning & Definition of Classical in English
English⟶
Classical
/klæsɪkəl/
noun
1. Traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste
synonym:
- classical music,
- classical,
- serious music
adjective
1. Of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture
- "Classic cinese pottery"
synonym:
- classical,
- classic
2. Of recognized authority or excellence
- "The definitive work on greece"
- "Classical methods of navigation"
synonym:
- authoritative,
- classical,
- classic,
- definitive
3. Of or relating to the study of the literary works of ancient greece and rome
- " a classical scholar"
synonym:
- classical
4. (language) having the form used by ancient standard authors
- "Classical greek
synonym:
- classical
5. Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient greek and roman cultures
- "Classical mythology"
- "Classical
synonym:
- classical,
- classic,
- Greco-Roman,
- Graeco-Roman,
- Hellenic
Examples of using
Listening to classical music and studying complement one another.
I know very little about classical music.
I like classical music more than modern music.