SEMICLASSICAL


Meaning of SEMICLASSICAL in English

“+ adjective

or semi·classic “+

Etymology: semi- + classical or classic

1. : having some of the characteristics (as of traditional style) of the classical: as

a. : of or being a musical composition that acts as a bridge between classical and popular music or jazz : light

b. : of or being a classical composition that through repeated performance or extraneous association has developed popular appeal

2. : inferior to the classical in importance or quality : of second rank

a semiclassical theory in physics

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