C2 noun #102,063 most common

Calypso

UK /kəˈlɪp.səʊ/ | US /kəˈlɪp.səʊ/

A type of music and dance that originated in the West Indies (perhaps Trinidad), characterized by improvised lyrics on topical or broadly humorous subjects, often creating satire of current events.

Calypso in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A type of music and dance that originated in the West Indies (perhaps Trinidad), characterized by improvised lyrics on topical or broadly humorous subjects, often creating satire of current events.
  • (verb) To perform calypso.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A type of music and dance that originated in the West Indies (perhaps Trinidad), characterized by improvised lyrics on topical or broadly humorous subjects, often creating satire of current events.
  2. 2
    verb To perform calypso.
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