Caribbean Culture

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

• The calypso music genre originated in Trinidad and Tobago.
• I love dancing to calypso music at beach parties.
• Let's crank up the calypso tunes and have a blast!
• Her laughter was like a lively calypso dance, infectious and joyful.

noun a type of percussion instrument made from oil drums or similar metal containers

• The steel band performed at the prestigious music festival.
• I love listening to the steel band play at the beach.
• The steel band was jammin' last night!
• The steel band's music cut through the air like a sharp blade.