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| ca·lyp·so [ kə lípsō ] (plural ca·lyp·sos) |
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1. Caribbean song: a Caribbean, especially Trinidadian, ballad with a lively dance rhythm, that deals satirically with social and political topics
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2. Caribbean dance music: Caribbean dance music that has syncopated rhythms, is usually improvised, and is often played by a steel band
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| [Early 20th century. Origin ?] |
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