trad
n. C1 Advanced UK //tɹˈæd// trad
n. a style of music that follows traditional rules and sounds. It is often used to describe a specific type of heavy metal or folk music.
n. a style of music characterized by traditional instrumentation and structure, often within the heavy metal or folk genres. Frequently used as a shorthand for 'traditional' in musical contexts.
He plays trad metal with a band.
The festival features both modern rock acts and traditional trad bands playing folk songs.
While many musicians experiment with digital effects, this trad band remains committed to acoustic instruments and the raw, unprocessed sound of their ancestors.