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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