calypso

Meanings

• noun

  A genre of Caribbean music and poetry originating from the West Indies, characterized by call-and-response vocals, steel drums, and storytelling.

  - "Calypso music originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the late 19th century."
  - "The calypso band played lively music for the festival goers."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with calypso
Alpino , Cosmo , Django , Mosko

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Variants

List of all variants of calypso that leads to same result
calypso , calypsoes , calypsonian , calypsonians , calypsos

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'kalypso,' meaning 'beautiful one.' In Greek mythology, Calypso was a nymph who kept Odysseus on her island for seven years.

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Trivia

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1. Calypso music was originally performed as a form of political commentary.

2. The first calypso recording was made in 1914 by the Trinidad All Stars Orchestra.

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Related Concepts

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1. Caribbean music: A diverse range of musical styles originating from the Caribbean region, including calypso, reggae, soca, and salsa.

2. West Indies: A region of the Caribbean Sea consisting of many islands, including the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.

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Culture

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Calypso is deeply rooted in Caribbean culture and has been used to express social commentary, tell stories, and celebrate traditions. It has influenced various genres of music, including soca and reggae.

How to Memorize "calypso"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lively Caribbean festival with people dancing to the sound of steel drums playing calypso music.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'calypso' with the image of a beautiful island in the Caribbean Sea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'calypso' by associating it with the sound of steel drums and the image of a beautiful Caribbean island.

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