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classical

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/
Meanings
  • adjective

    pertaining to the traditional arts and sciences of ancient Greece and Rome

    - "The classical period of Greek literature spans from 800 BC to 500 BC."
    - "Classical music is a broad term that includes music written in the European tradition from 1750 to 1820."
  • adjective

    belonging to a period of artistic achievement or to a body of artistic work

    - "The classical architecture of Rome influenced European design for centuries."
    - "The classical ballet is a highly technical form of dance."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈklæsɪkl̩/



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Synonyms

classic
Rhymes
Words rhyming with classical
clasical , vascular , casual , trivial , naval , rival
Variants
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classical , classical conditioning , classical conditionings , classical mechanics , anti-classical , anticlassical
Etymology
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from Latin classis 'a fleet, a body of soldiers' and later 'a group, a class', from com- 'with' + legere 'choose', from lego 'pick out, enumerate'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'classical' is often used to describe works of art, literature, and music that are considered to be of the highest quality and influence.

  2. The word 'classical' comes from the Latin word 'classis', which originally meant 'a fleet' or 'a body of soldiers'.

  3. The classical period of Greek literature is traditionally considered to have begun with the works of Homer and Hesiod in the 8th century BC.

  4. The classical period of Western music is often considered to have begun with the works of composers such as Bach, Handel, and Mozart in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

Related Concepts
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  1. Renaissance: The Renaissance was a period of cultural, artistic, and intellectual revival in Europe that began in the 14th century. It was characterized by a renewed interest in classical learning and the arts.

  2. Hellenism: Hellenism is the historical, cultural, and religious tradition of ancient Greece. It is characterized by its enduring influence on Western civilization, particularly in the areas of literature, philosophy, art, and architecture.

Culture
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The term 'classical' is often used to refer to the traditional arts and sciences of ancient Greece and Rome. It is characterized by its enduring influence on Western civilization, particularly in the areas of literature, philosophy, art, and architecture. Classical literature includes works by authors such as Homer, Virgil, and Shakespeare. Classical music is a broad term that encompasses various musical genres from the European tradition, including baroque, classical, and romantic.

How to Memorize "classical"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine ancient Greek and Roman statues, temples, and amphitheaters to help memorize the meaning of 'classical'.
    - Visualize a group of soldiers or a fleet of ships to remember the origin of the word.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'classical' with ancient Greece and Rome, with traditional arts and sciences, and with enduring influence.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym CLAAS to remember the meaning of 'classical': Classical = Literature, Arts, Architecture, and Science.

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