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Chapter 1

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cultural diffusion   the spreading of one's own culture  
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Mardi Gras   "Fat Tuesday" the day before Ash Wednesday; the period of Lent celebrated with parties, balls, street dances, and parades  
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blues   a musical style based on black folk music, especially on the chants of foundation workers  
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urban   of or like the city  
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gospel music   church music that blends elements of folk music, spirituals, hymns, and popular music  
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ethnic group   a group of people who share common traditions, beliefs, and patterns of living that include language, religion, customs, and food  
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jambayla   a basic Spanish Cajun dish made with rice and some other ingredients such as ham, shrimp, sausage, or chicken  
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jazz   a kind of improvised music with strong rhythms and syncopation; New Orleans is the birthplace  
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upland south   the hill country of North Louisiana plus the neighboring states of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia  
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zydeco   the music of French speaking African Americans of South Louisiana; the song is sung in French and musical accompaniment includes accordion and rub board  
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lowland south   the Louisiana culture that developed along the Mississippi, Red, and Ouchita rivers where plantations were established  
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gumbo   a traditional Louisiana dish; a hearty creole soup made of seafood, chicken, okra, and other vegetables  
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culture   a groups way of life and its own view of itself and other groups; elements include religion. music, food, clothing, language, architecture, art, literature, games, and sports  
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regions   an area defined by similar features which usually include climate, landforms, and economic or recreational opportunities  
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fais-do-do   a Cajun party/dance; French for "go to sleep"  
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rural   country  
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spirituals   the sacred folk songs of African Americans  
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free people of color   those of African heritage who were free during the years of slavery  
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