Meanings
- not comparableDefining a pace
There’s no dearth of two-step and zydeco rhythm on “Alligator Purse” (Yep Roc), an upbeat new release by BeauSoleil, the pacesetting Cajun-revivalist band.
2009 January 18, Nate Chinen, “Sonic Adventures, From a Cappella to Zydeco”, in New York TimesSynonyms: trendsetting
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveDefining a pace
Origin
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