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Meaning of classical period

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

classical

Pronunciation:/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

  2. Of or pertaining to established principles in a discipline.

  3. Describing European music and musicians of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

  4. Describing art music (rather than pop, jazz, blues, etc), especially when played using instruments of the orchestra.