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foreign music
[/ˈfɔrən ˈmjuzɪk/]
noun
pl: foreign music (uncountable) / foreign musics (countable)
música estrangeira
1.
Music originating from or characteristic of a country or culture other than one's own
She has a passion for foreign music, especially jazz from New Orleans.
Ela tem paixão por música estrangeira, especialmente jazz de Nova Orleans.
2.
Non-domestic or international musical styles, genres, or compositions
The radio station plays a mix of local and foreign music.
A estação de rádio toca uma mistura de música local e estrangeira.
Synonyms
international music
world music
imported music
overseas music
Antonyms
domestic music
local music
native music
homegrown music
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
música estrangeira
Most common term used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
música de fora
Colloquial usage in Rio
São Paulo
música estrangeira
Standard usage in São Paulo
Portugal
música estrangeira
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
foreign music scene
foreign music festival
foreign music taste
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