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Rio musicians helped develop this understated musical style associated with The Girl from Ipanema.

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The style emerged in the late 1950s. Source: Bossa nova ↗

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  1. 17These Rio community organizations prepare elaborate Carnival parades; their name does not primarily mean classrooms.RECALL
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    Parades combine music, costumes and floats.

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  2. 18This Rio stadium hosted the decisive 1950 World Cup match and the 2014 final.RECALL
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    The stadium opened for the 1950 tournament.

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  3. 19Rio's major competitive samba parades use this purpose-built avenue and grandstands.RECALL
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