Modinha
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Modinha is a noun meaning A kind of sentimental love song of Portugal and Brazil.
Meaning
A kind of sentimental love song of Portugal and Brazil.
Example Sentences
The drifters were coming back to play the guitar, sing modinhas, invent sambas they would later sell to famous samba singers in the city.
Word Forms
- modinhas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include canso, tonada, choro, yaravi, sertanejo, milonga.
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