Definition: A musical instrument with strings that are plucked or strummed, typically played by hand.

Example: She played a beautiful melody on her zithern during the concert.

Definition: A style of music and dance that originated in the French West Indies, characterized by a mix of African rhythms and influences from various popular music genres.

Example: They danced to the lively zouk music at the festival.

Definition: A style of lively music from southern Louisiana that mixes French dance tunes with Caribbean rhythms and blues, typically played by small bands using instruments like the guitar, accordion, and washboard.

Example: We danced to the upbeat sounds of zydeco at the festival last night.