bossa nova
English meaning: Bossa nova (Brazilian musical genre)
Portuguese Definition
(Português)Um género musical brasileiro que surgiu no Rio de Janeiro no final dos anos 1950, fundindo ritmos de samba com harmonia de jazz.
English Definition
A Brazilian music genre emerging in late-1950s Rio de Janeiro, blending samba rhythms with jazz harmony. Created by João Gilberto, Tom Jobim, and Vinicius de Moraes, bossa nova produced international classics like 'The Girl from Ipanema' and 'Garota de Ipanema.' It became one of the most globally influential music styles of the 20th century and elevated Brazilian music to world status.
Example
“'Garota de Ipanema' de Tom Jobim é uma das canções mais gravadas da história da música mundial.”
In English: “Tom Jobim's 'Girl from Ipanema' is one of the most recorded songs in world music history.”
Synonyms
- música brasileira
- jazz brasileiro
Literary Heritage
“Tudo vale a pena se a alma não é pequena.”
“All is worthwhile if the soul is not small.”
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Language information
- Language
- Português
- Portuguese
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
- 270M