Hi Dean: Here's how I've explained it to kids: Any music written in the same manner as that which was described in the dictionary could be classical. After all, 20century composers like John Cage fall into the "classical" category, not "Pop" even though they all write in the 20C. It's more a reference to style and who the potential audience will be. Britney Spears wouldn't likely perform at a symphony concert (unless maybe a "pops" concert????LOL) and even if she did, she would not sing Mozart (let's hope!!!). If one was studying music history, the general eras were Baroque/Classical/Romantic/Impressionistic/20century modern and even they had sub-categories. But in the general sense, all of the above music falls into that category of "classical music" as opposed to Jazz/RockPop/Country/ etc. Don't you love the minds of 10 year olds? Always challenging and questioning and wanting to know more. I love that about kids! jacqueline www.tbmall.com/slightlyoffbroadway (gifts/costumes/classes & more) Read my articles at: www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/musical_theatre and Have fun at: www.geocities.com/sloffbrdway
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