Trad

Trad is generally an abbreviation of the word "Traditional". Its meaning varies with context, but the following have been observed:

• In music, trad may refer to:
  • Traditional music
  • Trad jazz, also known as "Dixieland"
  • A drum stick holding technique known as traditional grip
  • Trad., used in music sheets and record labels to indicate music transmitted by word of mouth or from unknown composers, see Folk music
• A slang term for a Traditionalist Catholic
• Traditional climbing
• A Traditional skinhead
• A member of the Macalester Traditions
• A men's clothing style more traditionally known as Ivy League

See also

• Néo-trad