What is the difference between classical music and popular music?

1. Different organization

1) The organization of classical music pays attention to the logic of the music, the unity of the motives, the coherence and rationality of the musical development, etc. Each note in the greatest classical music is like a planet in the universe, which is reasonably existent, interconnected, and mutually influential. The vast majority of great classical music is of long length, expressing a complete and complex musical idea.

2) Pop music can't be organized in the same rigorous way as a symphony, and even the more complex jazz can't compete with a symphony. Pop music is organized by simple logic and is more emotional. In short, pop music is more emotional and lacks rational thinking.

2. Different popularity time

1) Classical music is the music that has been tested over the years and never fails to grow in popularity and is loved by all. Classical music is an independent genre, and its artistic methods are refined and seek to express emotions rationally.

2) The so-called popular music refers to instrumental music and songs that are short in structure, popular in content, lively in form and sincere in emotion, and are loved by the masses, widely sung or appreciated, and popular for a while and even passed down to future generations. Therefore, it is also known as "popular music".

3. Stylistically

1) Classical music is mostly composed by a single composer, so it is more difficult to be understood by ordinary listeners because it expresses the author's unique feelings.

2) Music popularized by folk music or celebrated by the masses is popular precisely because it represents the thoughts of a larger number of people - this is one of the biggest differences between classical and popular.

4. Rhythmically

1) Classical music has a beautiful or peculiar melody, a sublime emotional power or the ability to hide mysterious emotions, brings pleasure or provokes thought, has a profound connotation, can be thought-provoking, and is more likely to make people noble and free from vulgarity.

2) Pop music is rhythmic, relaxed and lively or lyrical and beautiful, with a variety of playing methods, varied sound, rich colors, simple weave levels, small orchestra size, and modern works using electro-acoustic instruments.