1. A lively, acrobatic dance originating from Pernambuco, Brazil, characterized by quick footwork and movements performed with a decorative umbrella
The frevo is one of the most iconic dances of the Recife Carnival.
O frevo é uma das danças mais icônicas do Carnaval do Recife.
2. The musical style and rhythm that accompanies this dance, typically played by brass bands
The band played a traditional frevo as the parade passed through the streets.
A banda tocava um frevo tradicional enquanto o desfile passava pelas ruas.