trad

Following established tradition in a given sphere of activity, especially in conscious rejection of stylistic or technical innovations.

Of or relating to traditional folk music, especially the folk music of Europe and of peoples of European origin.

Of or relating to a form of rock climbing emphasizing route finding and the placement of protective gear by the leader rather than athletic moves on routes protected by bolts.

A Middle English preterit of tread.

imp. of tread.

Short for traditional, referring to an older or original style, especially in the phrase trad jazz.

Short for traditional, used in lieu of the name of the composer of a piece of music, whose real name is lost in the mists of time.

traditional jazz as revived in the 1950s