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Calypso — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • calypso noun A style of upbeat, rhythmic music that originated in Trinidad and spread through the Caribbean.

Senses

Calypso is used for these senses in English:

  • Calypso (Greek god) A sea nymph who entertained Odysseus on her island, Ogygia, for seven years.

calypso — full definition

  1. noun A style of upbeat, rhythmic music that originated in Trinidad and spread through the Caribbean.
  2. noun A song written in this musical style.
  3. verb To sing or perform in the calypso style.