noun a style or form of music or art that is traditional or formal
adjective relating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture
Refers to music from the Western classical tradition, including composers like Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach.
Used to describe philosophical ideas and theories from ancient Greece and Rome, as well as Enlightenment philosophy.
Relates to literature from ancient Greece and Rome, as well as works from the Renaissance and Romantic periods.
Describes art from ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the Renaissance period.
Refers to architectural styles from ancient Greece and Rome, as well as neoclassical architecture.
In the context of writing, 'classical' may refer to a style of literature that is traditional and adheres to established literary conventions.
In psychology, 'classical' may refer to classical conditioning, a type of learning in which a neutral stimulus comes to elicit a response after being paired with a stimulus that naturally elicits a response.
For musicians, 'classical' typically refers to a specific period of music history, roughly spanning from the 9th century to the 19th century, characterized by formal structures and adherence to established compositional techniques.
Historians may use 'classical' to refer to the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, known for their lasting contributions to art, architecture, philosophy, and politics.
In architecture, 'classical' often refers to the architectural styles inspired by the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, characterized by symmetry, proportion, and order.
For art historians, 'classical' may refer to the art of ancient Greece and Rome, known for its idealized representations of the human form and emphasis on balance and harmony.