Dictionary of Music - Birding America

482 Zwischenspielmusic in traditional forms (symphony, concerto).Her harmonies, too, are largely traditional. Hermusic is dramatic, using instrumental tone colorto convey emotion. Her works include a stringquartet, four symphonies (1983–2003), and concertosfor piano, flute, bassoon, French horn, andtrombone.Zwischenspiel (tsvish′ ə n shpēl) German. 1 Aninstrumental interlude in vocal music. 2 A name forthe parts of a concerto played by the full orchestra,which alternate with the soloist’s parts.zydeco (zī′di kō′′) A form of lively dance music,typically a fast, syncopated two-step, originating inLouisiana and Texas, combining elements of blueswith Cajun (French) dance music. It is generallyperformed on accordion, guitar, and fiddle. Thename is thought to come from a corruption of lesharicots (French for “beans”), from a song title.