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samba atual

[ˈsɐ̃bɐ ɐˈtwal]
nounfemininepl: sambas atuais
contemporary samba
1. Modern samba music that blends traditional samba rhythms with contemporary styles, often incorporating elements of funk, hip-hop, or electronic music
The samba atual movement has brought new energy to Brazilian music festivals.
O movimento de samba atual trouxe nova energia aos festivais de música brasileira.
2. A style of samba that emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, reflecting current social themes and urban culture
Many young artists are exploring samba atual as a way to express modern social issues.
Muitos artistas jovens estão explorando o samba atual como forma de expressar questões sociais modernas.
Synonyms
samba contemporâneonovo sambasamba moderno
Antonyms
samba tradicionalsamba clássicosamba de raiz

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
samba atual
Standard term used across Brazil for contemporary samba
Rio de Janeiro
samba atual
Particularly associated with modern samba schools and carnival innovations
São Paulo
samba atual
Often blended with hip-hop and urban music influences in the metropolitan area
Portugal
samba contemporâneo
Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers may prefer 'samba contemporâneo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar no samba atual
acompanhar o samba atual
ritmo do samba atual
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