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popsical noun. A musical genre that combines elements of both pop and classical music.

Example Citation:
"In a further twist, classical stars are teaming with pop musicians for 'popsical' discs—confections of classical literature dressed with pop packaging. An example: cellist Yo-Yo Ma and jazz vocalist Bobby McFerrin's new album, 'Hush.' "
—Scott Duncan, "Classical music lowers its brow," The Orange County Register

Related Words:
country-and-eastern
dadrock
emo
fop-rock
plunderphonics
shoegaze

Subject Category:
Culture - Music

Posted on April 16, 1998 at 6:44 AM


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