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Being the authoritative or definitive source of, or reference for
“I begin this investigation by following the fate of perhaps the most influential classical text on generosity, Seneca's De Beneficiis.”
Of, or related to, classic literature, especially ancient Greek or Roman
“Angelica was inspired by the classical tale of Hercules choosing between Pleasure and Virtue.”
Representing an exemplary or accepted standard, form or style with a long-established tradition
“The concert started in full-on classical style, before being broken up by a small foray into traditional Irish songs.”
Of, or in, a restrained conservative style
“Americans in the 20th and 21st centuries rejected high Victorian design and sought the simple classical lines of Queen Anne and Federal furniture.”
Having an impressively refined or elegant quality
“His eloquence, which was of the most classical and impressive character, was always most readily exercised by him on every question that regarded the welfare of his native country.”
Of or pertaining to a prototype
(attributive) In a time or period marked by the past
Not reprehensible, blameless, without blame
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind
Relating to an orchestra or to music played by an orchestra
Characterized by adherence to classical principles or motifs
Involving education, study, or learned knowledge
Grand or grandiose in scale or intention
Having or being of high quality, especially in a form that is traditional or pure
Meriting, or tending to provoke, deep reflection
(of food) Satisfying and sentimental in nature
Types of music
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