Criteria (for competition)

The Calypso Monarch Criteria is used to judge calypsonians' performances during a Calypso competition.

The current criteria which is in effect is as follows:

Total Points: 100

Lyrics: 40
 * Originality: 10
 * Interpretation & Development: 10
 * Use of Language
 * Creativity: 10

Music: 35
 * Originality: 10
 * Melody: 15
 * Arrangement: 5
 * Compatibility: 5

Performance & Presentation: 25
 * Rendition: 10
 * Diction & Clarity: 10
 * Delivery & Presentation: 5