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classical

[klas-i-kuhl] / ˈklæs ɪ kəl /




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It wasn’t just the ancient Greeks and the American founders who favored classical forms; Roman emperors and the Nazis did too.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Even classical music listeners have their version in what may be the most legendary rivalry of all — the one that also-ran Italian composer Antonio Salieri supposedly nursed with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

It's performed by pop star Pete Parkonnen and classical violinist Linda Lampenius – a hook-up that's the Finnish equivalent of Harry Styles doing a duet with Nicola Benedetti.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Trump showed Xi videos of his granddaughter singing in Mandarin and reciting classical Chinese poetry, to which Xi responded that the girl deserved an "A+".

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

A web search for classical music from a particular country may turn up some sound clips.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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