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calypso

/kælɪpsəʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does calypso mean?

noun

A style of Afro-Caribbean folk music originating in Trinidad and Tobago, characterized by a strong rhythmic beat and often featuring a solo vocalist. A calypso is also a mythological nymph in Greek and Roman mythology.

Example

"The calypso band's energetic performance got the crowd dancing."

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