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.
Nearby words
boss, boss around, boss cocky, boss screen, boss-eyed, bossa nova, bossage, bossboy, bossdom, bosselated, bosset
Origin of bossa nova
1960–65; < Portuguese: literally, new tendency, leaning
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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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Word Origin and History for bossa nova
bossa nova
1962, Brazilian style of music, from Portuguese, literally "new tendency."
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