Classical music is music composed chiefly for concerts, opera, ballet, and religious services. It includes music for solo instruments, groups of instruments, voices, and both instruments and voices.
The term classical music is used to contrast with popular music, which includes country music, jazz, and rock music. Classical also has other meanings. Especially if it is capitalized, Classical refers to a style of music that developed in the later 1700's. In addition, the term describes aspects of ancient Greek and Roman civilization.
