noun🔗ShareCalypso-MusikA type of music and dance that originated in the West Indies (perhaps Trinidad), characterized by improvised lyrics on topical or broadly humorous subjects, often creating satire of current events."The steel drum band played lively calypso music at the school's Caribbean festival, making everyone want to dance and laugh at the silly political jokes in the lyrics. "Die Steeldrum-Band spielte lebhafte Calypso-Musik auf dem karibischen Festival der Schule, wodurch jeder tanzen und über die albernen politischen Witze in den Texten lachen wollte.musicdancecultureentertainmenttraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCalypso singenTo perform calypso."The students were calypsoing their favorite calypso songs at the school talent show. "Die Schüler sangen ihre Lieblings-Calypso-Lieder bei der Talentshow der Schule.musicentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCalypso-OrchideeA bulbous bog orchid of the genus Calypso, Calypso bulbosa"While hiking in the damp forest, we were excited to spot a delicate calypso blooming near the mossy rocks. "Beim Wandern im feuchten Wald freuten wir uns, eine zarte Calypso-Orchidee in der Nähe der moosigen Felsen zu entdecken.natureplantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHellblauA light blue color."She painted her bedroom walls calypso. "Sie hat ihre Schlafzimmerwände hellblau gestrichen.colorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading