zydeco

Meaning

Noun

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.

Origin

Louisiana Creole French zydeco, possibly from a pronunciation of French les haricots in a dance-tune title.

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