honk·y-tonk
noun/ˈhɒŋki tɒŋk/
/ˈhɑːŋki tɑːŋk/
- [countable] (North American English) a cheap, noisy bar or dance hall
低级嘈杂的酒吧（或舞厅） - [uncountable] a type of lively jazz played on a piano
杭基汤克音乐，酒吧爵士乐（用钢琴演奏的活泼爵士乐） - a honky-tonk piano/singer
下流酒吧钢琴/歌手
CultureHonky-tonk is a type of African Americanragtime music played on a piano whose wires have been changed to give it a high sound. Honky-tonk music was first played at the beginning of the 20th century in the bars and dance halls of New Orleans. - a honky-tonk piano/singer
Word Originlate 19th cent.: of unknown origin.