Trad

usgb/træd/
adjective

Short for traditional, especially in relation to music and clothes.

They are a trad jazz band.
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Often appears as...

  • trad jazz
  • trad style

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Informal

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Music & Fashion

Used to describe styles deeply rooted in past cultural traditions, especialy in music or fashion.

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She loves wearing trad outfits at jazz festivals.
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Not Modern

It implies a preference for the older ways over more modern or contemporary ones.

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He has such a trad taste in suits.
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Retro Vibe

'Trad' can express a vintage or retro vibe that's deliberately chosen for its classic appeal.

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The band's trad look feels like a step back in time.
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