bossa nova
bos·sa no·va
noun \ˌbä-sə-ˈnō-və\Definition of BOSSA NOVA
1
: popular music of Brazilian origin that is rhythmically related to the samba but with complex harmonies and improvised jazzlike passages
2
: a dance performed to bossa nova music
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Portuguese, literally, new trend
First Known Use: 1962
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