trad

/træd/

Definitions

1. noun

a tradition or traditional practice, especially in music or dance

“The band’s performance was a fusion of rock and trad music.”

2. noun

a traditional folk song or tune, especially of the British Isles

“The pub played a lively trad tune on the accordion.”

3. adjective

traditional or following traditional methods or practices

“The chef specialized in serving trad British cuisine.”

4. adjective

in or characteristic of traditional music or dance, especially of the British Isles

“The festival featured a mix of trad and modern music acts.”

5. verb

to give or take a traditional music lesson

“She was trad-ing with the local music teacher.”

Synonyms

  • customary
  • folk
  • traditional

Antonyms

  • contemporary
  • modern