1. The characteristic rhythmic pattern and tempo associated with samba music, typically in 2/4 time with syncopated beats and African-Brazilian influences
The band played with an infectious samba rhythm that made everyone want to dance.
A banda tocou com um ritmo de samba contagiante que fez todos quererem dançar.
2. The distinctive percussive and melodic style that characterizes samba as a musical genre
You can feel the samba rhythm in every note of this composition.
Você pode sentir o ritmo de samba em cada nota dessa composição.