semiclassical


sem·i·clas·si·cal

S0251500 (sĕm′ē-klăs′ĭ-kəl, sĕm′ī-)adj. Music 1. Of, relating to, or being a work that in style or form falls between the classical and popular genres.2. Of, relating to, or being a classical composition that enjoys popular appeal because of modern elements.

semiclassical

(ˌsɛmɪˈklæsɪkəl) or

semiclassic

adjintermediate in style between classical and contemporary, often referring to music

sem•i•clas•si•cal

(ˌsɛm iˈklæs ɪ kəl, ˌsɛm aɪ-)

adj. intermediate in style between classical and popular music. [1900–05]