/dik"see land'/ , n.
1. ( sometimes l.c. ) a style of jazz, originating in New Orleans, played by a small group of instruments, as trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano, and drums, and marked by strongly accented four-four rhythm and vigorous, quasi-improvisational solos and ensembles.
2. Also, Dixie Land . Dixie (def. 1).
[ 1925-30; DIXIE + LAND ]