classical
adjective uk/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/ us/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/
(MUSIC)
A2 （音乐）古典的
Classical music is considered to be part of a long, formal tradition and to be of lasting value.
Do you prefer classical music like Mozart and Mahler, or pop? 你喜欢莫扎特和马勒这样的古典音乐还是流行音乐？
music specialized欧洲古典音乐的（1750年到1830年间在欧洲创作的）
used to refer to a style of music written in Europe between about 1750 and 1830
The works of Haydn and Mozart belong to the classical period. 海登跟莫扎特的作品均创作于欧洲古典音乐时期。
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- The newcomer on the radio scene is a commercial station devoted to classical music.
- Some critics say he prostituted his musical skills by going into pop rather than staying with classical music.
- What do you want to listen to - jazz, classical or pop?
- I'm not very big on classical music.
- In the classical music world these days, authentic instruments are where it's at.
(TRADITIONAL)
C2 古典（派）的;传统的
traditional in style or form, or based on methods developed over a long period of time
Does she study classical ballet or modern ballet? 她学的是古典芭蕾还是现代芭蕾？
He is one of our greatest classical actors. 他是最伟大的古典派演员之一。
（式样）简洁典雅的
used to describe something that is attractive because it has a simple, traditional style
I love the classical lines of his dress designs. 我喜欢他服装设计中简洁典雅的线条。
(CULTURE)
和古希腊和古罗马文化相关的
belonging to or relating to the culture of ancient Rome and Greece
the classical world 古希腊和古罗马文化世界
classical literature 古希腊和古罗马文学
See also: neoclassical