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classical

UK
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/

Translations

classicalnoun
UK
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/
musique classiqueStyle musical savant, traditionnel et complexe.
The orchestra performed a selection of classical pieces at the concert.
L’orchestre a interprété une sélection de musique classique lors du concert.
classicaladjective
more classical
Comp.
most classical
Super.
UK
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/
classiqueRelatif à l’Antiquité gréco-romaine.
The museum's collection includes many classical sculptures from ancient Greece.
La collection du musée comprend de nombreuses sculptures classiques de la Grèce antique.
classiqueSe dit d’un style traditionnel, établi et faisant autorité.
The building's classical architecture features columns and a symmetrical facade.
L’architecture classique du bâtiment présente des colonnes et une façade symétrique.
classiqueEn sciences, au sens de la période fondatrice d’une discipline.
She studied classical physics before moving on to quantum mechanics.
Elle a étudié la physique classique avant de passer à la mécanique quantique.
classiqueEn musique, relatif au répertoire savant européen.
He enjoys listening to classical music, especially compositions by Beethoven and Mozart.
Il aime écouter de la musique classique, surtout des compositions de Beethoven et de Mozart.
Synonyms
traditional
conventional
historic
timeless
established
authoritative
refined
elegant
Antonyms
modern
contemporary

Definitions

classicalnoun
A style of music characterized by a formal structure and complexity, typically associated with composers like Mozart and Beethoven.
The orchestra performed a selection of classical pieces at the concert.
classicaladjective
Relating to ancient Greek or Roman literature, art, or culture.
The museum's collection includes many classical sculptures from ancient Greece.
Representing an exemplary standard; traditional and long-established in form or style.
The building's classical architecture features columns and a symmetrical facade.
Relating to the first significant period of a particular field or discipline.
She studied classical physics before moving on to quantum mechanics.
Relating to music composed in the European tradition, typically in the 18th and 19th centuries.
He enjoys listening to classical music, especially compositions by Beethoven and Mozart.
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