Synonyms for Classical
Top synonyms for “classical”: classic, classical music, graeco-roman, greco-roman, serious music, classic, graeco-roman, greco-roman, and 5 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste
- (adjective)of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.“classic Chinese pottery”
- (adjective)of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially their art, literature, or culture“classical mythology”
- (adjective)of or relating to music in the European tradition, such as symphonies and operas“classical music”
- (adjective)(physics) relating to or based on concepts that preceded the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics
- (adjective)well-known and long-established in form or style“a classical ballet”
- (adjective)of or relating to the languages used by ancient standard authors“classical Greek”
- (adjective)of or relating to the study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome“a classical scholar”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "classical"?
Common synonyms for "classical" include classic, classical music, graeco-roman, greco-roman, serious music, classic. Our thesaurus lists 13 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "classical"?
Antonyms for "classical" include nonclassical. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "classical" mean?
traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste
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