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Bossa nova is a style of music that originated in Brazil. It evolved from samba, but is more complex and is considered a type of jazz.
Bossa nova is from the Portuguese language. It's meaning - "new voice". Bossa nova is well known as a rythmic dance similar to the samba originating in Brazil.
Yes. In fact there is a drum beat that goes with the bossa nova.
South America!