baile

Definition

A specific genre of dance music originating in Rio de Janeiro, also known as Funk Carioca

Etymology

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese baile (“dance”). Compare ball (“dance”).

Example Sentences

• "The irreverent banger "Hey You" repos Balkan brass and sets it to pure Chicago juke step, which bleeds into a colossal baile beat and, for good measure, some trashy Eurotrance."
• "He has been borrowing from Brazilian baile funk for years, and the first release on his new record label, Mad Descent, is by the Brazilian group Bonde do Role."