The term "Classical" generally refers to the Western tradition coming from Europe. There is another meaning of the word refering to the 'Classical Period' of time - think Mozart, Beethoven, etc...that time period. Saying Modern Classical is not a contradiction because its the same as saying modern Jazz or modern Rock....its ok to say it if you are referring to Classical as a Genre. Modern Classical composers makes use of the same tools that old composers used centuries ago...they just put a modern spin on it and change with the times. And no...PLEASE don't ever say that Enya...Yanni...or any other NEW AGE artist is Classical....they may say they are...but they are NOT. They are just TOO LAME!
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