Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A form of popular dance music that originated in Haiti, characterized by Afro-Caribbean rhythms, medium to fast tempos, and electronically amplified instrumentation.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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All languages that derive from Latin form the word compas'sion by combining the prefix meaning with (corn -) and the root meaning suffering (Late Latin, passio).
The Unbearable Lightness of Being Kundera, Milan, 1929- 1984
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The popular musician, a star of the Haitian genre known as compas, had trailed Manigat in the crowded first-round election in November.
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OCCUPATION: Master of Haitian music style known as compas, slowed-down version of merengue heavy on electronic keyboards.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Martelly, a longtime performer and recording artist with the stage name Sweet Micky, popularized a type of Haitian dance music known as compas.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Martelly is known for pioneering a type of Haitian dance music known as compas.
The Seattle Times 2011
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He was a popular performer of a style of Haitian music known as compas, and was notorious for occasionally bawdy performances and foul-mouthed stage antics.
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He was a popular performer of a style of Haitian music known as compas, and was notorious for occasionally bawdy performances and foul-mouthed stage antics.
SFGate: Top News Stories By TRENTON DANIEL 2011
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Mirlande Manigat, the former first lady, and Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly, a star of Haitian compas music, emerged as the top two finishers in a first-round vote in November with 18 candidates that was marred by fraud and disorganization.
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A compas, because with out one you'd never be able to find your way out.
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A compas, because with out one you'd never be able to find your way out.
other than the mind what tools are importiant in surving and how do you use them? 2009
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