1. A contemporary style of samba music and dance that emerged in the mid-20th century, incorporating modern instruments and rhythmic variations while maintaining traditional samba roots
Modern samba blends traditional percussion with electric instruments.
O samba moderno mistura percussão tradicional com instrumentos elétricos.
2. A dance style performed to modern samba music, often seen in Brazilian carnival celebrations and contemporary performances
The dancers performed modern samba at the Rio Carnival.
Os dançarinos apresentaram samba moderno no Carnaval do Rio.