I'm not talking about the amusement park, I've heard some songs mentioning "Dixieland" and I was wondering if this is a geographic place, also...
Thanks!
2007-02-26 05:23:57 · 6 answers · asked by Feed the models! 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
The word "Dixie" refers to a privately issued currency from banks in Louisiana[1]. These banks issued ten-dollar notes, labeled "Dix" (French for "ten") on the reverse side. These notes are now highly sought-after for their numismatic value. The notes were known as "Dixies" by English-speaking southerners, and the area around New Orleans and the Cajun-speaking parts of Louisiana came to be known as "Dixieland". Eventually, usage of the term broadened to refer to most of the Southern States.
2007-02-26 05:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by notaxpert 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, dixieland was the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861. The southern states aren't referred to as dixieland anymore.
2007-02-26 05:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by Jackinthebox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The south is considered "Dixie" This dates from the Civil War. Not sure how name got origin. Anyway, Dixieland music is southern jazz or blues-based music. Hope that helps.
2007-02-26 05:34:09 · answer #3 · answered by debra_calabrese 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a type of jazz band music, like "when the saints come marching in" is a Dixieland song, has lots of brass
2007-02-26 07:53:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dixieland is also a type of music - Music played a lot in New Orleans - "Saints Go Marching In" type music
2007-02-26 05:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a common term for southern states which are below the Mason Dixon Line. Alabama's slogan is "The Heart of Dixie".
2007-02-26 05:32:42 · answer #6 · answered by Saucy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋