Example: O retrógrado rejeita as novas ideias que desafiam a tradição.
Definition
"O retrógrado" refers to a person who resists or rejects new ideas and innovations, especially in the context of music, favoring traditional or outdated styles and approaches. It often describes someone opposed to progress or modern trends in musical expression.
The term "o retrógrado" comes from the Latin roots 'retro' meaning 'backward' and 'gradus' meaning 'step.' It literally means 'one who steps backward.' Did you know? The word implies resistance to forward movement, perfectly capturing the attitude of someone clinging to old musical traditions.
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