Carol Chuang
Joined: 05 May 2012
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 Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 9:00 am Post subject: the difference between classic and classical |
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Dear teachers:
I know "classic" and "classical" have the same meaning,
all stand for a traditional style or set of ideas,
but I still have no idea the difference between these two words.
Would you please tell me the difference ? Thanks a lot 
best wishes,
Carol Chuang |
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askeladd
Joined: 05 Jan 2010
Posts: 89
Location: Chicago area, USA
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| Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 9:16 am Post subject: Re: the difference between classic and classical |
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| Carol Chuang wrote: |
Dear teachers:
I know "classic" and "classical" have the same meaning,
all stand for a traditional style or set of ideas,
but I still have no idea the difference between these two words.
Would you please tell me the difference ? Thanks a lot
best wishes,
Carol Chuang |
Basically, "classical" refers to:
1) ancient Greek / Roman art, literature, languages, etc.
2) a genre of music (think Bach, Beethoven, etc.) - different from jazz, pop, rock, folk.
"classic" is used to describe something that is of high or enduring quality, something that is a standard or inspiration:
the classic three-piece suit
Sherlock Holmes is a classic detective.
Hope this helps!
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