Akademik

n.

A musical genre that combines elements of both pop and classical music.

"In a further twist, classical stars are teaming with pop

musicians for 'popsical' discs — confections of classical literature dressed with pop packaging. An example: cellist Yo-Yo Ma and jazz vocalist Bobby McFerrin's new album, 'Hush.' "

— Scott Duncan, "Classical music lowers its brow," The Orange County Register