Bossa

/ˈbɑːsə/ noun

A style of samba music from Brazil with a slower tempo and more sophisticated harmonies, often featuring jazz influences.

Portuguese word meaning 'boss' or 'trend,' from Latin 'bossa' (bump, lump). Used to mean 'the thing' or 'style,' then specifically the music movement that started in 1950s Brazil.

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