Bossa nova facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bossa nova |
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| Stylistic origins | Samba, jazz |
| Cultural origins | Late 1950s, Rio de Janeiro's South Zone, Brazil |
| Typical instruments | Classical/acoustic guitar, piano, electronic organ, acoustic bass, drums |
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| Tropicália | |
| Other topics | |
| Bossa Nova (dance), sambass | |
Bossa nova is a cool and smooth type of music from Brazil. It started in the late 1950s in Rio de Janeiro. The name "Bossa nova" means "new trend" or "new way" in Portuguese. It mixes traditional Brazilian samba with a bit of jazz. Two important people who helped create bossa nova were Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto. One of the most famous bossa nova songs ever is "The Girl From Ipanema."
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What is Bossa Nova Music?
Bossa nova is a unique style of music. It came from Brazil and became popular around the world. The music is known for its calm and relaxed sound. It often has a gentle rhythm that makes you want to sway.
How Bossa Nova Started
Bossa nova grew out of samba music. Samba is another popular Brazilian music style. Bossa nova took some ideas from samba but made them more complex. It also used fewer loud drums. A writer named Joachim Ernst Berendt said that bossa nova is like a mix of samba and a quiet type of jazz called "cool jazz." People still talk about how much jazz influenced bossa nova. But both styles share a calm and relaxed feeling.
The Sound of Bossa Nova
Most bossa nova songs feature the classical guitar. The guitar often plays soft, flowing chords. The piano is also a very common instrument in bossa nova. Sometimes, you will hear percussion instruments. These are often played very lightly. String instruments, like violins, can also be part of the music. They add a rich and smooth sound.
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Bossa nova rhythm
See also
In Spanish: Bossa nova para niños
