nonclassical
adjective
non·clas·si·cal
ˌnän-ˈkla-si-kəl 
: not classical
nonclassical music
a nonclassical method
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One of the most commonly referred to examples of nonclassical behavior at a quantum scale is the double slit experiment, where two slits are cut out of a metal wall.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
His ability to probe his own psyche over innovative instrumentals earned him the first music Pulitzer for a nonclassical/jazz composer.
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Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile two awards — producer of the year and songwriter of the year, both for nonclassical music — have been moved to the general field.
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Samantha Chery,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2024
But the talented songwriter has of late been inextricably linked to some of the best work from Swift, winning producer of the year nonclassical honors in 2023 and 2022.
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USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2024
Finneas shared in most of those Grammys, with his own 2020 win for producer of the year, nonclassical.
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August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Oct. 2023
Now, the two-piece, in addition to being nominated for best new artist, is also up for best alternative performance, best alternative album, best engineering, nonclassical and best remixed recording.
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Starr Bowenbank,
Billboard,
2 Feb. 2023
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
His ability to probe his own psyche over innovative instrumentals earned him the first music Pulitzer for a nonclassical/jazz composer.
—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile two awards — producer of the year and songwriter of the year, both for nonclassical music — have been moved to the general field.
—
Samantha Chery,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2024
But the talented songwriter has of late been inextricably linked to some of the best work from Swift, winning producer of the year nonclassical honors in 2023 and 2022.
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USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2024
Finneas shared in most of those Grammys, with his own 2020 win for producer of the year, nonclassical.
—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Oct. 2023
Now, the two-piece, in addition to being nominated for best new artist, is also up for best alternative performance, best alternative album, best engineering, nonclassical and best remixed recording.
—
Starr Bowenbank,
Billboard,
2 Feb. 2023
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“Nonclassical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonclassical. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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