seriousmusic
nounUK /ˈsɪəriəs ˈmjuːzɪk/
US /ˈsɪriəs ˈmjuːzɪk/
Serious music is music made to be listened to carefully, like classical music, not just for fun or dancing.
My grandpa likes to sit quietly and listen to serious music on Sunday mornings.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Music that is thoughtful and not meant to be silly or light.
The teacher played some serious music to help us focus while we studied.
3. Music written by trained composers for concerts and recitals.
She practices serious music on the piano every day after school.
4. The opposite of pop or dance music in a music shop.
The shop has a whole shelf of serious music next to the pop songs.