Bossa nova

/bˈɒsə nˈəʊvə/

/bˈɔsə nˈoʊvə/

Bossa nova

a type of Brazilian popular music that is derived from samba but is more melodic, popular in the 1960s

a Brazilian dance style characterized by its smooth, relaxed movements and rhythmic sway, often performed to bossa nova music

Examples

1. It's actually kind of a Bossa Nova.

2. [music stops] ♫ soft bossa nova music ♫ Bummer is an understatement.

3. The jaunty Bossa Nova beat of the Wii shopping channel is now a dirge, as the virtual game store shuts down at the end of January.

4. Rio de Janeiro is the birthplace of samba, choro, bossa nova, and funk carioca.