Classical music (in English: classical music, in French: musique classique) is generally referred to as art music that has its roots in the European musical tradition and has been developed since the Middle Ages until today. This music is usually characterized by detailed notation, complex structure, and the use of large orchestras or ensembles. The beginning of this type of music is considered to be around 500 AD.

Classical music and classical period are two separate categories, the former refers to the style and the latter refers to the historical period.

Some of the prominent features of classical music are:

Complex Structure: Classical music often has complex structures such as sonatas, symphonies, concertos, and operas