Classical and Pop

Classical

Classical adjective - Of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture.

Pop is an antonym for classical.

Pop

Pop adjective - Enjoying widespread favor or approval.

Classical is an antonym for pop.

Nearby Words: popped, popping, poping, poped

Both words in one sentence

  • Ms Fanservice / Music The all-female string quartet Bond, known just as much for their skimpy dresses as they were for their music (which was essentially pop/classical crossover).
  • Wendy Carlos progressed from Derbyshire's innovations to make pop and classical music electronically.
    Source: Music of Note
  • Maurice White's cover version Tomorrow changes a classical J-pop sequence into Rhythm And Blues; comparison here.
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