Classical versus Traditional

hrsaneiHi.
How traditional is different from classical?
For instance what is the difference between traditional and classical music?
What about traditional and classical wedding party?

Thanks

Traditional would indicate an ongoing theme, to a certain group.

Classical would indicate a specific older time period, not specific to

Thanks for your response, Let's see what others say.

Hi,

Here are my quick reactions to these terms.

How traditional is different from classical?

For instance what is the difference between

traditional music that is closely related to the culture and history of people in a p

CliveHi,

Here are my quick reactions to these terms.

How traditional is different from classical?
For instance what is the difference between
traditional music that is closely related to the culture and history of people in a particular region
and
classical serious music by serious composers. eg not "pop music" or "rock and roll"

CliveHi,

I said they were 'my quick reactions'.

What are your definitions? Perhaps they are better.

Clive

Ha.

Traditional would indicate an ongoing theme, specific to a certain group.

Classical would indicate a specific older time period, not specific to a certain group (until you gave it some context).

hrsaneiHow traditional is different from classical?

Here's a relatively short answer.

Traditional music is passed from one generation to another through imitation. It's not written down. It's also sometimes called folk music. It is normally played for very small groups of people, perhaps at village gatherings. It may be used to accompany dancing,

Thank you all for your fruitful discussion.