Klassik/ˈklasɪk/classical music; classicism; Classical period
Klassik is a German noun that means classical music, classicism, or Classical period. It is pronounced /ˈklasɪk/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.European art music of the Classical and Romantic periods, especially from the late 18th to early 19th century(music genre)
a.the tradition of European classical music dating from Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and similar composers
Im Radio läuft heute viel Klassik, vor allem Werke von Beethoven und Mozart.—Today, the radio is playing lots of classical music, especially works by Beethoven and Mozart.
2.the period of classical art, music, or literature, especially the era of Weimar Classicism in Germany(literature/history)
a.period in German literature around Goethe and Schiller
Die Weimarer Klassik gilt als Höhepunkt der deutschen Literaturgeschichte.—Weimar Classicism is considered a pinnacle of German literary history.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Klassik | — |
| Genitive | der Klassik | — |
| Dative | der Klassik | — |
| Accusative | die Klassik | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Klassik" mean in English?
- "Klassik" means classical music, classicism, or Classical period. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Klassik"?
- "Klassik" is pronounced /ˈklasɪk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Klassik" der, die, or das?
- "Klassik" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Klassik"?
- "Klassik" is a noun in German.
