callithumpian

An obsolete adjective referring to a noisy, discordant band or parade, often associated with the 19th-century American tradition of 'callithumpian' serenades.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv, das sich auf eine lärmende, misstönende Musikgruppe oder einen solchen Umzug bezieht, oft im Zusammenhang mit der amerikanischen Tradition der „Callithumpian“-Serenaden des 19. Jahrhunderts.

1. Of or relating to a callithump C2 informal american

   Relating to a noisy, discordant mock serenade or parade, often performed with improvised instruments.

   • The callithumpian band marched through the streets, banging pots and pans.
   • Their callithumpian celebration was more chaotic than musical.
   • The festival ended with a callithumpian procession that delighted the children.

   🇩🇪Lärmend und disharmonisch

   Antonyme: harmoniousmelodiousmusicalquiettuneful