Definitions

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  • noun A South American dance similar to a samba

Etymologies

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From Portuguese baião

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Examples

  • There are musicians who have embraced the piano as a Brazilian instrument other than Egberto Gismonti: for example, Laercio de Freitas with "choro" and Amilton Godoy with "samba" and "baiao."

    Stories: Local News 2010

  • Brazilian Prom - July 22An early evening concert of samba, choro, baiao and frevo tunes and songs from Cardiff-based Os Sambistas.

    WalesOnline - Home 2009

  • Brazilian Prom - July 22An early evening concert of samba, choro, baiao and frevo tunes and songs from Cardiff-based Os Sambistas.

    WalesOnline - Home 2009

  • "Stars" coasts with a loose baiao rhythm and nice turn from McCaslin on flute.

    All articles at Blogcritics 2009

  • 22An early evening concert of samba, choro, baiao and frevo tunes and songs from Cardiff-based Os Sambistas.

    WalesOnline - Home 2009

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