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Capoeira
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a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
capoeiras
What is "capoeira"?
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It is characterized by fluid, rhythmic movements and often involves high kicks, spins, and sweeping motions performed in a circle called a "roda." Practitioners, known as capoeiristas, engage in playful and improvised sparring, using their movements to outmaneuver their opponents. Capoeira is accompanied by traditional music played on instruments like the berimbau, a single-stringed instrument, and calls for teamwork, agility, and creativity.
Examples
She has been practicing capoeira for years and has mastered its fluid movements.
