klassískir
Klassískir is an Icelandic word that translates to "classical" in English. It is most commonly used in reference to classical music, which encompasses a broad period of Western art music roughly from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century, though the term can also be used more broadly to refer to earlier or later periods of Western music that adhere to similar stylistic principles. This musical era is characterized by its emphasis on melody, clear harmonic structures, and formal balance.
In Iceland, "klassískir" is also used to describe classical literature, referring to the important works of
Beyond music and literature, the term "klassískir" can extend to other art forms, such as classical sculpture,