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单词 calypso
释义

calypso /ka-lipˈsō/

noun (pl calypˈsos)

A West Indian ballad, usu dealing with topical events, usu made up as the singer goes along and sung in syncopated rhythm to an accompaniment of simple percussion instruments

ORIGIN: Poss from 17c–18c W African kaiso ceremonial song

calypsoˈnian noun

A writer or singer of calypsos

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