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neoclassical
[ nee-oh-klas-i-kuhl ]
adjective
- Sometimes ····. of, relating to, or designating any of various movements of the late 1600s to the mid 1800s in architecture, the arts, literature, etc. that attempted to revive classical Greek or Roman aesthetics or philosophy.
- of, relating to, or designating any architecture, art, literature, or music that draws influence from ancient Greek or Roman art and design.
neoclassical
/ ˌԾːəʊˈæɪə /
adjective
- of, relating to, or in the style of neoclassicism in art, architecture, etc
- of, relating to, or in the style of neoclassicism in music
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Word History and Origins
Origin of neoclassical1
First recorded in 1875–80; neo- ( def ) + classical ( def )
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Fast forward to the present day, and modern neoclassical economic thought.
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His music can best be described as neoclassical, with pop and electronic elements — and a dash of ambient smoothness.
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The ornate neoclassical site where dignitaries gathered and Trump took the oath of office on Monday was ironic.
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Variety's Owen Gleiberman said that while the sequel was a "solid piece of neoclassical popcorn" it's "ultimately a mere shadow" of the original.
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It’s a grand building, just over a century old, with a copper-clad dome and a neoclassical design that mirrors the U.S.
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