Meaning & use
zydeco
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A lively style of music from Louisiana that blends Creole, Cajun, blues, and R&B, typically featuring an accordion and washboard.
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The festival closed with a zydeco band that had everyone dancing.
He grew up listening to zydeco on the radio every Saturday night.
A note on using this word
Zydeco originated among Louisiana Creole communities and is closely related to, but distinct from, Cajun music.
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