calypsoes

/kəˈlɪpsoʊz/
noun
  1. A type of music from Trinidad and Tobago, with lively rhythms and often humorous or political lyrics.
    • The band played a mix of calypsoes and reggae at the beach party.
    • She listened to calypsoes from the 1950s to learn about Caribbean history.
    • The festival featured several calypsoes that made the crowd dance.
  2. Songs or compositions in the calypso style.
    • The radio station played classic calypsoes all afternoon.
    • He wrote three calypsoes for the carnival competition.
    • Her favorite calypsoes are about everyday life in the islands.
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