Calypso
noun
A kind of music and dance that comes from the Caribbean.
We danced all night long to the lively calypso music at the beach party.
Often appears as...
- calypso music
- calypso dance
noun
A type of orchid found in Northern climates, also known as Fairy slipper or Venus's slipper.
The forest floor was dotted with the soft pink blooms of the calypso orchid.
Often appears as...
- calypso bulbosa
- calypso flower
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A kind of music and dance that comes from the Caribbean.
We danced all night long to the lively calypso music at the beach party.
Often appears as...
- calypso music
- calypso dance
noun
A type of orchid found in Northern climates, also known as Fairy slipper or Venus's slipper.
The forest floor was dotted with the soft pink blooms of the calypso orchid.
Often appears as...
- calypso bulbosa
- calypso flower
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
Understand that calypso originated in Trinidad and Tobago, reflecting its unique culture.
Calypso originated in the Caribbean and embodies the spirit of Trinidad and Tobago.
Pro Tip 2/3Festive Mood
Recognize that calypso is usually upbeat and played at celebrations, creating a joyful atmosphere.
The carnival was full of energy, with calypso setting a festive mood.
Pro Tip 3/3Storytelling
Calypso songs often tell stories, sometimes with humor or social commentary.
The calypso singer narrated local tales, making the audience laugh and think.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
Understand that calypso originated in Trinidad and Tobago, reflecting its unique culture.
Calypso originated in the Caribbean and embodies the spirit of Trinidad and Tobago.
Pro Tip 2/3Festive Mood
Recognize that calypso is usually upbeat and played at celebrations, creating a joyful atmosphere.
The carnival was full of energy, with calypso setting a festive mood.
Pro Tip 3/3Storytelling
Calypso songs often tell stories, sometimes with humor or social commentary.
The calypso singer narrated local tales, making the audience laugh and think.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
Understand that calypso originated in Trinidad and Tobago, reflecting its unique culture.
Calypso originated in the Caribbean and embodies the spirit of Trinidad and Tobago.
Pro Tip 2/3Festive Mood
Recognize that calypso is usually upbeat and played at celebrations, creating a joyful atmosphere.
The carnival was full of energy, with calypso setting a festive mood.
Pro Tip 3/3Storytelling
Calypso songs often tell stories, sometimes with humor or social commentary.
The calypso singer narrated local tales, making the audience laugh and think.
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Video examples
Steel Drums
two the old discarded oil drums suddenly became useful an elaborate process transformed them into world-class musical instruments pounding the drums produce sounds that eventually work their way into everything from Island calypso to classical music
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The Secret Somali...
especially again the durdurband were very experimental so you could hear you know reggae you could hear calypso you could hear synthesizers
Video examples
Steel Drums
two the old discarded oil drums suddenly became useful an elaborate process transformed them into world-class musical instruments pounding the drums produce sounds that eventually work their way into everything from Island calypso to classical music
Video examples
The Secret Somali...
especially again the durdurband were very experimental so you could hear you know reggae you could hear calypso you could hear synthesizers
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Afrika Bambaataa
American Musician
All music is dance music. But when people think of dance music, they think of techno or just house. Anything you can dance to is dance music. I don't care if it's classical, funk, salsa, reggae, calypso; it's all dance music.
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Anthony Fantano
American Celebrity
Being a hotbed of international travel, of course Panama's music is as diverse as its population. Throughout the '60s and '70s, it wasn't uncommon to hear intricate mixtures of calypso, jazz and cumbia throughout the isthmus.
Quote examples
Afrika Bambaataa
American Musician
All music is dance music. But when people think of dance music, they think of techno or just house. Anything you can dance to is dance music. I don't care if it's classical, funk, salsa, reggae, calypso; it's all dance music.
Quote examples
Anthony Fantano
American Celebrity
Being a hotbed of international travel, of course Panama's music is as diverse as its population. Throughout the '60s and '70s, it wasn't uncommon to hear intricate mixtures of calypso, jazz and cumbia throughout the isthmus.
Example 1 of 2
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