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which one is correct?



potentina
Spain

which one is correct?
 
Hi everyone!
It seems that my english doesn �t work well on Sundays or maybe I just need a break.. but I �m stuck with this sentence!...I need your opinion though I know it can be a silly question...

Is it right "historical music events and icons"? or better..."historic musical events and icons"?

thanks in advance!

18 Apr 2010      





Lina Ladybird
Germany

I would definitely go for the second one, but let �s wait for other member �s opinions... ;))

18 Apr 2010     



yanogator
United States

Well, we �ll need more information to be able to give you an answer.
 
Historical would be about history
Historic would be making history (memorable, having an impact)
 
I think both "music events" and "musical events" work, although "musical events" sounds a little more natural.
 
I hope this helps.

Bruce

18 Apr 2010     



lshorton99
China

historical music events and icons - not historic.

I would say there are no silly questions but that �s not true! This, however, is not a silly question!

Historical is anything relating to history in some way.

Historic is only used to mark memorable events or occasions.
This historic agreement marks the end of decades of war.
To commerate this historic occasion, an exhibition has been organised.

Hope that helps!

18 Apr 2010     



Lina Ladybird
Germany

Great explanation, Lindsey!! Thank you so much! I can see now that I was totally wrong. ;))

18 Apr 2010     



potentina
Spain

thanks a million for all your help! Wink

19 Apr 2010