ZYDECO

zydeco

(noun) music of southern Louisiana that combines French dance melodies with Caribbean music and blues

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

zydeco (uncountable)

A form of Louisiana Creole music, characteristically performed by accordion and washboard bands, that combines Cajun and Creole roots music with elements of African American music.

Source: Wiktionary



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