bossa nova

[ bos-uh-noh-vuh, baw-suh ]

noun
  1. jazz-influenced music of Brazilian origin, rhythmically related to the samba.

  2. a dance performed to this music.

Origin of bossa nova

1
1960–65; <Portuguese: literally, new tendency, leaning

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British Dictionary definitions for bossa nova

bossa nova

/ (ˈbɒsə ˈnəʊvə) /


noun
  1. a dance similar to the samba, originating in Brazil

  2. a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance

Origin of bossa nova

1
C20: Portuguese, literally: new voice

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