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zydeco

zy·de·co [ zdə k ]


noun 
Definition:
 
Cajun dance music: a style of dance music originating in Louisiana that is usually played on accordion, guitar, and violin and combines traditional French melodies with Caribbean and blues influences

[Mid-20th century. Probably < Louisiana creole Les haricots (sont pas salés) "the beans (are not salted)," a well-known dance tune]
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