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Tropicália

Tropicália

9.9
A Brazilian artist or musician who was part of the 1960s movement that mixed local and modern styles
  • noun
  • /ˌtrɒpɪˈkɑːliə/
: artista de Tropicália
  • Caetano Veloso is a famous Tropicália musician.

Examples

  • She became a celebrated Tropicália artist, mixing traditional rhythms with avant-garde sounds in her songs.

  • As a prominent Tropicália figure, she has influenced the evolution of Brazilian pop music since the late 1960s.

  • Many musicians identified as part of Tropicália challenged traditional Brazilian music styles.

  • The influence of Tropicália can still be heard in contemporary Brazilian art and music.

  • Many artists from the Tropicália movement are celebrated today.

  • Many musicians who identify with Tropicália are known for blending traditional Brazilian music with modern influences.

  • The legacy of Tropicália continues to inspire new generations of artists around the world.

Surface Forms

Tropicália singular
Tropicálias plural

Etymology

Tropicália for a person comes from the same parts: tropical ('of the tropics') and -ia, so it means an artist who belonged to that Brazilian movement. That's why calling someone a Tropicália tells you they mixed traditional Brazilian sounds and images with experimental, new ideas.