Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2019-10-21 22:07
Lately, I've either been part of (or followed) discussions on this BBoard pertaining to "Classical" music and "Classical" interpretations. In these conversations, it became readily apparent that the term "classical" was being used in its literal sense...to refer to music from a specific era/timeframe.
However, in the wider spectrum (outside of this forum) the word "classical" is used many times to refer to "not rock, pop, jazz, country, etc." and "containing any number of wind and string instruments to produce non-rock, pop, jazz, country, etc." Correctly or incorrectly, I find myself using the word "classical" in this broader context without really thinking about it.
Can the word be used both broadly and specifically, or is there a more accurate/better way to speak when referring to the broader spectrum of what some would classify as "classical?"
For instance, Is it incorrect to refer to "movie music" from the 1920s - 1940s in the broad sense of classical? Is there a more accurate way to refer to it? (Excluding the obvious swing/pop tunes from the era.)
Take something like the older black and white Perry Mason series or Alfred Hitchcock Presents series (1950s-1960s) - replete with bass clarinet and bassoon, and quite modern dissonance - is one term more accurate than another to use in describing it (Not the theme - the music played during the course of the show)?
I ask this question in an effort to make sure I clearly communicate the intended meaning in future conversations (on this BBoard and without).
Thanks in advance,
Fuzzy
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