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bossa nova

[ bos-uh -noh-vuh, baw-suh ]
/ ˈbɒs ə ˈnoʊ və, ˈbɔ sə /

noun

jazz-influenced music of Brazilian origin, rhythmically related to the samba.
a dance performed to this music.

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Origin of bossa nova

1960–65; <Portuguese: literally, new tendency, leaning

Words nearby bossa nova

boson, Bosporus, bosquet, boss, bossage, bossa nova, boss around, bossboy, boss cocky, bossdom, bosselated
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British Dictionary definitions for bossa nova

bossa nova
/ (ˈbɒsə ˈnəʊvə) /

noun

a dance similar to the samba, originating in Brazil
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance

Word Origin for bossa nova

C20: Portuguese, literally: new voice
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