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bossa nova
[ bos-uh noh-vuh, baw-suh ]
noun
- jazz-influenced music of Brazilian origin, rhythmically related to the samba.
- a dance performed to this music.
bossa nova
/ ˈbɒsə ˈnəʊvə /
noun
- a dance similar to the samba, originating in Brazil
- a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bossa nova1
1960–65; < Portuguese: literally, new tendency, leaning
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bossa nova1
C20: Portuguese, literally: new voice
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Example Sentences
“Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, Here I Am at Camp Granada…” and “Blame It on the Bossa Nova” by Eydie Gorme.
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