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dixieland

 

[ หˆdษชksษชหŒlรฆnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music genre

Dixieland is a style of jazz music that originated in the early 20th century in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is characterized by a lively, upbeat tempo and is often played by small ensembles. The use of improvisation is a key feature, with musicians frequently taking turns soloing over a collective rhythm. Instruments commonly associated with Dixieland include the cornet, clarinet, trombone, banjo, bass, and drums. The genre reflects the rich cultural blend of the Creole society in the region and has had a profound influence on the development of jazz music as a whole.

Synonyms

New Orleans jazz, jazz band, traditional jazz

Examples of usage

  • The Dixieland band played at the festival.
  • She enjoys listening to Dixieland jazz while she works.
  • They danced to the lively sounds of Dixieland music.
  • The local bar features a live Dixieland performance every Friday.
  • He learned to play the trumpet for a Dixieland group.

Translations

Translations of the word "dixieland" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dixieland

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเค•เฅเคธเฅ€เคฒเฅˆเค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dixieland

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dixieland

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะบัั–ะปะตะฝะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dixieland

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ญใ‚ทใƒผใƒฉใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dixieland

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dixieland

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dixieland

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”•์‹œ๋žœ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠูƒุณูŠู„ุงู†ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dixieland

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dixieland

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟชๅ…‹่ฅฟๅ…ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dixieland

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dixieland

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะบัะธะปะตะฝะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dixieland

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dixieland

Etymology

The term 'Dixieland' is believed to derive from the name 'Dixie,' which is a nickname for the Southern United States, particularly referring to the states that were part of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. 'Dixie' itself is thought to have originated from the 'Dix' banknotes issued in Louisiana prior to the Civil War, which were valued at ten dollars, thus giving rise to the phrase 'Dixie land.' By the 1920s, the term 'Dixieland' was commonly used to describe a style of jazz that was heavily influenced by the African American musical traditions of New Orleans. As jazz spread through the United States and evolved into various subgenres, Dixieland remained a significant milestone in its history, emphasizing ensemble playing and the prominence of individual musicians' expressions through improvisation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,919, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.