die Alte Musik
Translation
early music, old music
Examples
Das Ensemble ist auf Alte Musik spezialisiert.
The ensemble specialises in early music.
Ich höre gerne Konzerte mit Alter Musik.
I like listening to early music concerts.
Grammar Patterns
(noun phrase) early music He goes to early music concerts.
Similar Words
Synonym: Frühe Musik (early music); Antonyms: Neue Musik (new music), Moderne Musik (modern music)
Etymology
Literally 'Alte' (old) + 'Musik' (music). A technical term for music before the Classical period.
Memory Tips
Think of 'old' music, specifically from the Renaissance or Baroque eras, often played on period instruments.