anginoid

/æŋɡaɪnaɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of the English folk singer and songwriter Ewan MacColl’s style, characterized by its poetic and often experimental qualities

“The poet’s anginoid lyrics captured the essence of the folk music revival of the 1950s and 60s.”

2. noun

a follower of the folk music tradition associated with Ewan MacColl

“The anginoid movement was instrumental in shaping the course of British folk music.”

Synonyms

  • folkloric
  • traditional

Antonyms

  • commercial
  • mainstream