classical
word
/ˈkɫæsɪkəɫ/
KLA-si-kuhl
/klˈæsɪkəl/
KLA-si-kuhl
Definition
Related to traditional or established styles, especially in art, music, or literature; also refers to the culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
Usage & Nuances
'Classical' is often used with 'music' ('classical music'), and with references to ancient cultures ('classical Greece'). Not the same as 'classic', which means 'typical', 'timeless', or 'best of its kind'.
Spanish: clásico - clásicaPortuguese (BR): clássico - clássicaPortuguese (PT): clássico - clássicaChinese (Simplified): 古典的Chinese (Traditional): 古典的Hindi: शास्त्रीयArabic: كلاسيكيBengali: ধ্রুপদী - প্রাচীন (গ্রীস-রোমান সংস্কৃতি নিয়ে)Russian: классическийJapanese: クラシック - 古典的（古代ギリシャ・ローマに関する場合）Vietnamese: cổ điểnKorean: 고전적Turkish: klasikUrdu: کلاسیکیIndonesian: klasik
Example Sentences
She studies classical music at university.
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The museum has many classical sculptures from Rome.
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They performed a classical dance at the festival.
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I'm not really into classical music, but I love film scores.
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People often confuse 'classic' and 'classical', but they're different.
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That building has a classical design inspired by ancient Greece.
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