Classical
Classical adjective - Based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation.
Instrumental and classical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instrumental" instead the word "Classical" as a noun or an adjective.
Instrumental
Instrumental adjective - Serving or acting as a means or aid.
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Classical and instrumental are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Classical" instead the word "Instrumental" as a noun or an adjective.
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- The instrumental version just sounds like a pretty instrumental semi-classical piece.
Source: Music / Violet UK -
Concept Album: The mostly instrumental Istoria ~Musa~, as its title suggests, is themed after the nine classical muses, each giving their names to one of the 9 tracks.
Source: Music / Akiko Shikata -
Instrumentals: The music is mostly instrumental, due to the nature of classical music, of course.
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