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calypso

ca·lyp·so [ kə lípsō ] (plural ca·lyp·sos)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Caribbean song: a Caribbean, especially Trinidadian, ballad with a lively dance rhythm, that deals satirically with social and political topics

2. Caribbean dance music: Caribbean dance music that has syncopated rhythms, is usually improvised, and is often played by a steel band

[Early 20th century. Origin ?]
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