Tags: Genre, Music Genre, Topical Concept.
Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western music (both liturgical and secular). It encompasses a broad period from roughly the 11th century to the present day. The central norms of this tradition became codified between 1550 and 1900 which is known as the common practice period.European music is largely distinguished from many other non-European and popular musical forms by its system of staff notation in use since about the 16th century.
