Meaning & use
neoclassical
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Relating to a revival of classical Greek and Roman styles in art, architecture, literature, or music, especially from the 18th to early 19th century.
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The courthouse's neoclassical facade features tall columns modeled after ancient Greek temples.
Composers of the neoclassical movement in the early 20th century revisited the balance and clarity of Mozart's music.
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Neoclassicism arose partly as a reaction against the ornate Baroque and Rococo styles, favoring the symmetry and restraint associated with ancient Greece and Rome.
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