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>Etymologically, classical comes from Latin (classicus. plural classici). Meaning of the highest class, belonging to the first class of citizens, superior, authoritative or exemplary. Originally a Roman social term used to designate upper class citizens of society.
>So when the phrase "classical music" was adopted, it borrowed the prestige of the term, something superior, timeless, worthy of study and preservation.
>So when the phrase "classical music" was adopted, it borrowed the prestige of the term, something superior, timeless, worthy of study and preservation.
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