Calypso

Pronunciation: /kəˈlɪpsoʊ/

Definitions of calypso

noun a style of music and dance that originated in Trinidad and Tobago, characterized by syncopated rhythms and lyrics often expressing social or political themes

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a calypso song playing on the radio.

A2 The calypso rhythm made me want to dance.

B1 The calypso music originated in the Caribbean.

B2 She performed a traditional calypso dance at the festival.

C1 The calypso singer's voice was captivating and full of emotion.

C2 The lyrics of the calypso song told a story of love and loss.

Examples of calypso in a Sentence

formal The calypso music genre originated in Trinidad and Tobago.

informal I love dancing to calypso music at beach parties.

slang Let's crank up the calypso tunes and have a blast!

figurative Her laughter was like a lively calypso dance, infectious and joyful.

Grammatical Forms of calypso

• past tense: calypsoed
• plural: calypsos
• comparative: more calypso
• superlative: most calypso
• present tense: calypso
• future tense: will calypso
• perfect tense: have calypsoed
• continuous tense: is calypsoing
• singular: calypso
• positive degree: calypso
• infinitive: to calypso
• gerund: calypsoing
• participle: calypsoed

Origin and Evolution of calypso

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Hausa

Story behind the word: The word 'calypso' is believed to have originated from the West African language Hausa, where 'kaiso' means a praise song or shout.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'calypso' evolved to refer to a style of music and dance originating in Trinidad and Tobago, characterized by its lively and rhythmic melodies often accompanied by social or political commentary.