classical

• Relativo al mundo de la antigua Grecia y Roma, especialmente a su arte, literatura o cultura; también describe formas tradicionales o consolidadas de música, arte o estilo.

Relating to the ancient Greek and Roman world, especially its art, literature, or culture; also describes traditional or established forms of music, art, or style.

1. Relating to ancient civilizationsB2formal

   Pertaining to the most advanced period of an earlier civilization and its cultural achievements.

   clásico (relativo a la antigüedad)

   • She specializes in classical Greek philosophy.
   • The museum has a large collection of classical Roman artifacts.
   • Classical art from ancient China is highly valued.

   Sinónimosclassic

2. Traditional in style or formB1formal

   Representing an exemplary standard within a traditional and long-established form or style.

   clásico

   • She prefers classical music to modern pop.
   • Ballet is a classical form of dance.
   • The building was designed in a classical style.

   Sinónimoscanonicalclassicconventionalestablishedmodelstandardtime-honoredtraditional

   Antónimosavant-gardecontemporaryinnovativemodern

3. Typical or standardB2formal

   Serving as a typical example of something; standard.

   clásico

   • This is a classical example of poor planning.
   • The experiment followed the classical method.
   • He made the classical mistake of arriving too early.

   Sinónimosarchetypalclassicexemplarymodelrepresentativestandardtypical

   Antónimosatypicalirregularnonstandardunconventionaluntypical

4. Ancient language formC1formal

   Describing a language as used by standard ancient authors.

   Lengua clásica

   • She reads classical Arabic fluently.
   • Classical Latin is different from Vulgar Latin.
   • The manuscript is written in classical Chinese.

5. Ancient Greek and Roman cultureB2formal

   Characteristic of the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

   clásico (de la Antigüedad grecorromana)

   • Classical mythology is full of fascinating stories.
   • The building's design is inspired by classical architecture.
   • She enjoys classical music from the Baroque period.

   Sinónimosclassicgreco-roman

• Sustantivo que designa la música de tradición culta y formal, caracterizada por estructuras establecidas, y que suele considerarse de alto valor artístico o estético; también puede referirse a cualquier obra o manifestación de ese estilo clásico.

A noun referring to a traditional genre of music that conforms to established forms and appeals to critical interest and developed musical taste.

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1. Classical music genreB1formalart

   A traditional genre of music that adheres to established forms and structures, often appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste.

   Música clásica

   • She prefers listening to classical over pop music.
   • The concert featured works from the classical period.
   • Many people find classical relaxing and intellectually stimulating.

   Sinónimosserious music