Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bossa-nova
noun
/ˌbɑːsə ˈnoʊvə/
Definition
Bossa nova is a style of Brazilian music that combines samba and jazz.
Examples
- The bossa nova has influenced many modern genres of music.
- She loves to dance to bossa nova tunes during the summer.
- He enjoys listening to classic bossa nova artists like João Gilberto.
Meaning
The term ‘bossa nova’ literally means ‘new trend’ in Portuguese. It represents a sophisticated musical style characterized by smooth rhythms and melodies.
Synonyms
- samba
- jazz
- Brazilian music
