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BossaNova

Fusion of samba and jazz that emerged in Brazil in the late 1950s. Makes heavy use of a modified clave rhythm, and often prominently features nylon-string classical guitar accompaniment.

Synonym(s) SambaJazz

Relationships
Parents	Jazz	Wide-ranging genre characterized by the use of swung rhythms, blue notes, polyrhythms, and particularly, extensive improvisation. It incorporates a wide range of influences, from blues, ragtime, and classical music (particularly that of Impressionist composers such as Debussy), to spirituals and West African cultural and musical traditions. It first emerged as the Dixieland style of music among the African-American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Throughout the 20th century, it developed stylistically across the entire United States, from Kansas City to New York City.
Belongs to AVS	avs:SubGenre	A Type of SubGenre.

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