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Dixieland

Syllabification: (Dix·ie·land)
Pronunciation: /ˈdiksēˌland/
Definition of Dixieland

noun

  • a kind of jazz with a strong two-beat rhythm and collective improvisation that originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century.

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