Meaning bossa nova
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bossa nova


1962, Brazilian style of music, from Portuguese, literally "new tendency."
Source: etymonline.com

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bossa nova


A Brazilian jazz/pop music form derived from the samba (originated c. 1960), influenced by cool jazz, and usually played quietly, with minimal percussion. Tom Jobim & Toquinho, "Wave"
Source: ccnmtl.columbia.edu

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bossa nova


A lively Brazilian dance that is similar to the samba The music of that dance.
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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