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classical

[klas-i-kuhl] / ˈklæs ɪ kəl /




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After studying at the Juilliard School of Music in Manhattan, at 22 Marsalis became the first artist to win Grammys in both classical and jazz categories at once—a feat he repeated the very next year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Apart from one wild slog early in his innings, McKinney batted with a classical elegance while Rhodes was content to play the supporting role in a stand which stretched Durham's lead towards 300.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

The light, however, is treated as a classical electromagnetic wave, meaning its quantum effects can be ignored.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

But if that is classical music, he said, “a V-8 engine is rock and roll.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

He did crossword puzzles in a flash and was a wonderful classical guitarist.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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