noun
- A style of Jamaican folk music and dance characterized by rhythmic hip movements and often featuring social commentary or humor.
Usage: informal; chiefly Jamaican
Examples
- The mento band played traditional songs at the festival.
- She learned to dance mento at a cultural celebration in Kingston.
- Mento music often tells stories about everyday life in Jamaica.
- The rhythmic beats of mento influenced later Caribbean music genres.
- He performed a lively mento number that had the audience dancing.