calypso kah-LIP-soe Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition A style of music as well as a style of dance and song which originated in the south-east region of the Caribbean. It is a descendant of African and West Indian folk music, and resembles the samba of Latin America. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-20 19:27:28