spoken word
[/ˈspoʊkən wɜːrd/]
nounpl: spoken words
palavra falada / poesia falada
1. Words that are uttered or expressed orally rather than written
The power of the spoken word can move an audience in ways that written text cannot.
O poder da palavra falada pode comover uma audiência de formas que o texto escrito não consegue.
2. A form of artistic performance involving the recitation of poetry or literary works, often with rhythm, emotion, and theatrical elements
She performed at the spoken word poetry slam last night.
Ela se apresentou na competição de poesia falada na noite passada.
3. Oral communication or discourse as opposed to written communication
In many cultures, the spoken word holds more authority than written documents.
Em muitas culturas, a palavra falada tem mais autoridade do que documentos escritos.
In the United States, 'spoken word' has become strongly associated with performance poetry, slam poetry, and hip-hop culture, particularly within African American communities and urban artistic scenes since the 1980s. In Brazil, the term 'poesia falada' and spoken word poetry slams have grown increasingly popular in urban centers as a form of social and artistic expression. It emphasizes oral storytelling traditions and contemporary social commentary.
NYC Slang
flow / spittin' bars (when referring to rap/poetry performance)
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