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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
singular
not gender specific
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.
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