semiclassical

[ sem-ee-klas-i-kuh l, sem-ahy- ]

/ ˌsɛm iˈklæs ɪ kəl, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

of or relating to music by classical composers that is familiar or appealing to the general public.

of or relating to music intermediate in style between classical and popular music.

Origin of semiclassical

First recorded in 1900–05; semi- + classical

sem·i·clas·si·cal·ly, adverb

There must be equality of privileges as between classical, semi-classical and non-classical first-grade schools.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 |Various
Somewhere between this date and 1624 an inner porch, of semi-classical design, was inserted at the west end.

Bell's Cathedrals: Southwark Cathedral |George Worley
The six-year classical and semi-classical schools are comparatively unimportant subdivisions in smaller towns.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 |Various