Question

Unlike bossa nova, samba

fused elements of cool and progressive jazz with sophisticated Brazilian rhythms
O performers sang softly, accompanied by a single guitar or at most a four-man band
O featured exotic stars singing and dancing in front of a flashy band
O has various religious connotations

Answer 1

The correct option is:

performers sang softly, accompanied by a single guitar or at most a four-man band

Unlike bossa nova, samba is characterized by performers singing softly, often accompanied by a single guitar or, at most, a small ensemble of up to four musicians. Bossa nova, on the other hand, is known for its fusion of cool and progressive jazz with sophisticated Brazilian rhythms.