B2 noun Neutral

classical

/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/

A genre of music, art, or literature that follows long-established principles and is considered to be of the highest standard. It specifically refers to the traditions of ancient Greece and Rome or the formal European musical style of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Beispiele

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1

I usually listen to classical when I want to relax at home.

I normally listen to traditional, high-standard music to feel calm at home.

2

The orchestra's performance of the Mozart classical was exquisite.

The musicians' rendition of the Mozart masterpiece was exceptionally beautiful.

3

Do you prefer rock or classical?

Do you like rock music or traditional orchestral music more?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
classic
Verb
classicize
Adverb
classically
Adjektiv
classical
Verwandt
classicism
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Class' in a 'Castle'—high-level, very structured, and historically significant.

Schnelles Quiz

Although he enjoys jazz, his true passion is listening to ______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: classical

Beispiele

1

I usually listen to classical when I want to relax at home.

everyday

I normally listen to traditional, high-standard music to feel calm at home.

2

The orchestra's performance of the Mozart classical was exquisite.

formal

The musicians' rendition of the Mozart masterpiece was exceptionally beautiful.

3

Do you prefer rock or classical?

informal

Do you like rock music or traditional orchestral music more?

4

The study of the classical provides insights into the foundational structures of Western thought.

academic

Researching traditional ancient works helps us understand the basis of Western philosophy.

5

Our brand identity is built on a respect for the classical.

business

The way we present our company is based on honoring traditional and timeless styles.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
classic
Verb
classicize
Adverb
classically
Adjektiv
classical
Verwandt
classicism

Häufige Kollokationen

listen to classical to hear traditional orchestral music
western classical traditional music from Europe and the Americas
early classical the initial period of traditional style
modern classical contemporary music following traditional forms
pure classical music or art strictly adhering to traditional rules

Häufige Phrasen

the classical period

a specific time in history known for formal art and music

a touch of the classical

a small amount of traditional style

rooted in the classical

based on traditional or ancient principles

Wird oft verwechselt mit

classical vs classic

Classic refers to anything that is a perfect example or timeless, while classical specifically refers to historical styles or formal music.

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Nutzungshinweise

While predominantly used as an adjective, 'classical' functions as a noun when referring to the genre of classical music or the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'classical' to mean any old music, but it should specifically refer to formal, structured music like that of Haydn or Mozart.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Class' in a 'Castle'—high-level, very structured, and historically significant.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'classicus', meaning 'belonging to the highest class of citizens'.

Grammatikmuster

Used as an uncountable noun when referring to music (e.g., 'He loves classical'). Rarely pluralized; 'classics' is the preferred plural noun for literary works.
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western culture, classical music and art are often associated with formal education and high social status.

Schnelles Quiz

Although he enjoys jazz, his true passion is listening to ______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: classical

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and

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a

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that

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I

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for

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Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

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A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

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A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

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