1. plural of calypso: a type of music originating in Trinidad and Tobago, characterized by rhythmic vocals and often improvised lyrics on topical subjects
2. plural of calypso: a ballroom dance performed to calypso music

Examples

• The band played several lively calypsos at the Caribbean festival.
• Traditional calypsos often comment on social and political issues.
• She learned to dance calypsos during her trip to Trinidad.
• The steel drum band’s calypsos had everyone moving to the beat.
• His collection includes vintage calypsos from the 1950s.
• The dance instructor taught us three different calypsos.
• Local musicians performed calypsos celebrating the island’s culture.