Classical music, by this definition, is music that is inherently more challenging, with elements that cannot be grasped or appreciated without careful attention. The form might be very long, or the rhythm very subtle. The harmony might ... Read >

Classical music, by this definition, is music that is inherently more challenging, with elements that cannot be grasped or appreciated without careful attention. The form might be very long, or the rhythm very subtle. The harmony might be very complex, or there might be multiple melodies occurring at the same time. Repeated listening and study increases appreciation of these more complex pieces of music, and people who are not interested in careful or repeated listening may not appreciate such music at all. Show Less <