formal music
nounUK /ˈfɔː.məl ˈmjuː.zɪk/
US /ˈfɔːr.məl ˈmjuː.zɪk/
Formal music is music that follows set rules and is played in serious places like concert halls.
The orchestra played formal music at the big concert.
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2. Music written down in a careful way and studied by experts.
She studies formal music at the university.
3. Music played for special ceremonies, not for dancing or parties.
They chose formal music for the graduation ceremony.
4. Music that follows old traditions instead of new pop styles.
His taste in formal music made him love old sonatas.