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bossa nova
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bos·sa no·va  (bs nv, bôs)
n.
1. A style of popular Brazilian music derived from the samba but with more melodic and harmonic complexity and less emphasis on percussion.
2. A lively Brazilian dance that is similar to the samba.
[Portuguese : bossa, trend + nova, new.]
bossa nova [ˈbɒsə ˈnəʊvə]
n
1. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a dance similar to the samba, originating in Brazil
2. (Music / Pop Music) a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
[Portuguese, literally: new voice]
Translations
bossa nova
n → Bossa Nova m
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