What is bossa nova music?
Q: What is bossa nova music?
A: Bossa nova is a type of Brazilian music that emerged as a new trend.
Q: Who are the musicians who developed bossa nova as a genre?
A: Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto are the musicians who developed bossa nova as a genre.
Q: Which was the first bossa nova single that achieved international popularity?
A: "The Girl From Ipanema" was the first bossa nova single to achieve international popularity.
Q: How did the bossa nova musical style evolve from samba?
A: The bossa nova musical style evolved from samba but is more complex harmonically and less percussive.
Q: What did Joachim Ernst Berendt say about the combination of bossa nova and jazz?
A: Joachim Ernst Berendt, the writer of a jazz book, said that bossa nova is a combination of samba and cool jazz.
Q: Is the influence of jazz styles on bossa nova often debated?
A: Yes, the influence of jazz styles on bossa nova is often debated.
Q: What instruments are typically used in bossa nova music?
A: Bossa nova is usually performed on classical guitar and piano. It is often performed with percussion and strings.
