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Zydeco: meaning, definitions and examples

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zydeco

 

[ หŒzaษชdษ™หˆkoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music genre

Zydeco is a lively genre of music that originated in southern Louisiana, primarily within the Creole community. It is characterized by its upbeat, danceable rhythms and the incorporation of accordion, washboard, and other instruments. The music often features both French and English lyrics and reflects the cultural diversity of the region. Zydeco is frequently performed at social gatherings like dances and festivals, making it a significant aspect of Louisiana's musical heritage.

Synonyms

Creole music, Louisiana music, dance music

Examples of usage

  • We danced to zydeco at the festival.
  • Zydeco music fills the air during celebrations.
  • The zydeco band played all night long.
  • She's learning to play the zydeco accordion.
  • Zydeco rhythms make everyone want to dance.

Translations

Translations of the word "zydeco" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zydeco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเคพเค‡เคกเฅ‡เค•เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zydeco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ zydeco

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะนะดะตะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zydeco

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ถใ‚คใƒ‡ใ‚ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท zydeco

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zydeco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zydeco

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์ด๋ฐ์ฝ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูŠุฏูŠูƒูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zydeco

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zydeco

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ŽไผŠๅพท็ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zydeco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ zydeco

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐะนะดะตะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zydeco

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zydeco

Etymology

The term 'zydeco' comes from the French word 'les haricots', which means 'the beans' and is a reference to the particular kind of dance. The style has roots in both African and European music traditions, blending elements of blues, R&B, and traditional folk music. Zydeco emerged in the early 20th century, initially among the Creole people of Louisiana, where it reflected their unique cultural experiences. Over time, the genre evolved to incorporate more influences and instruments, helping it gain widespread popularity beyond Louisiana. Today, zydeco continues to thrive, with festivals dedicated to celebrating its vibrant sound and community spirit.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,803, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.