semiclassics
/ˌsɛmiˈklæsɪks/
noun
- Literary, musical, or artistic works that are considered to be of high quality and lasting value, but not quite as famous or important as the greatest classics.
- The library's collection includes many semiclassics from the 19th century that are still worth reading.
- While not a masterpiece, the novel is regarded as one of the semiclassics of early science fiction.
- Her piano recital featured a mix of well-known classics and lesser-known semiclassics.