traditional
[ truh-dish-uh-nl ]
/ trəˈdɪʃ ə nl /
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adjective
of or relating to tradition.
handed down by tradition.
in accordance with tradition.
of, relating to, or characteristic of the older styles of jazz, especially New Orleans style, Chicago style, Kansas City style, and Dixieland.Compare mainstream (def. 5).
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Also tra·di·tion·ar·y [truh-dish-uh-ner-ee] /trəˈdɪʃ əˌnɛr i/ (for defs. 1-3).
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traditional
/ (trəˈdɪʃənəl) /
adjective
of, relating to, or being a tradition
of or relating to the style of jazz originating in New Orleans, characterized by collective improvisation by a front line of trumpet, trombone, and clarinet accompanied by various rhythm instruments
Derived forms of traditional
traditionality (trəˌdɪʃəˈnælɪtɪ), nountraditionally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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