Ideological origins
Both the English term "classical" and the German equivalent Klassik developed from the French classique, itself derived from the Latin … अधिक देखें

Almost all of the composers who are described in music textbooks on classical music and whose works are widely performed as part of the standard concert repertoire अधिक देखें

Certain staples of classical music are often used commercially (either in advertising or in movie soundtracks). In television commercials, … अधिक देखें

Roots
The Western classical tradition formally begins with music created by and for the early Christian … अधिक देखें

Performers who have studied classical music extensively are said to be "classically trained". This training may come from private lessons from instrument or voice … अधिक देखें

Popular music
Classical music has often incorporated elements or material from popular music of the composer's time. Examples include occasional … अधिक देखें

During the 1990s, several research papers and popular books wrote on what came to be called the "Mozart effect": an observed temporary, … अधिक देखें