zydeco

Definition

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.

Etymology

From Louisiana Creole zydéco, compare French zarico; possibly from a metanalysis of French les haricots (“beans”) as French le zarico (“beans”) in a dance-tune title.

Example Sentences

• "Sunpie—in real life, a park ranger and an accordionist who leads a good zydeco band—taunted Harrison […]."