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semiclassical

semiclassical

6.7
Partly in classical style mixed with modern popular elements
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɛmiˈklæsɪkəl/
translation icon : semiclasico
  • The orchestra performed a semiclassical piece that mixed traditional melodies with jazz rhythms.

Examples

  • They enjoyed a semiclassical concert that appealed to both classical and pop music fans.

  • Her new building design is considered semiclassical because it blends ancient columns with modern materials.

  • This is a semiclassical piece.

  • The semiclassical concert was amazing!

  • The orchestra performed a semiclassical piece that mixed traditional melodies with jazz rhythms.

  • They enjoyed a semiclassical concert that appealed to both classical and pop music fans.

  • Her new building design is considered semiclassical because it blends ancient columns with modern materials.

How Classical

classical
123 3.8
neoclassical
  • Specialized
6 7.4
semiclassical
6.7
crossover
19 4.7
modern
234 3.5

Surface Forms

semiclassical positive

Morphology

semiclassical = classical (transparent) = semi + class + ical

The meaning is directly built from 'semi-' plus 'classical', so an average learner can infer 'partly classical in style'.

Etymology

The word semiclassical comes from the parts semi- meaning 'half' or 'partly' and classical meaning 'old or traditional', and you can see semi- in familiar words like semicircle or semi-final. So a semiclassical piece or building mixes classical and modern elements, which is why it feels partly old and partly new.