art music

art mu·sic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahrt myoo-zik]
- /ɑrt ˈmyu zɪk/
- /ɑːt ˈmjuːzɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrt myoo-zik]
- /ɑrt ˈmyu zɪk/

Definitions of art music words

noun art music music written by a composer rather than passed on by oral tradition 3
noun art music that form of music in a culture, as European classical music, having an established theoretical basis handed down by rote or through notation, a traditional repertoire, and a high standard of performance, usually by professional musicians 3
noun art music music in the classical tradition, as opposed to popular or folk music. 1
noun art music Music composed with advanced structural and theoretical considerations, as opposed to folk music and pop music. 0

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Origin of art music

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800

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Parts of speech for Art music

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art music popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for art music

noun art music

classic — A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have.
chamber music — Chamber music is classical music written for a small number of instruments.

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