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The Girl from Ipanema

Antonio Carlos Jobim
Getz/Gilberto (1964)
Safe 120 BPM

Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range4/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: breezy, romantic, melodic

A bossa nova classic that describes the beauty of a girl walking to the beach.

Cultural Context

Bossa nova is a genre that blends samba and jazz, originating in Brazil in the late 1950s.

Listening Prompt

Imagine yourself on a sunny beach in Rio de Janeiro.

What to Expect

A gentle rise and fall in melody that reflects the rhythms of the ocean.

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Listen with care

For sensory-sensitive listening, the right headphones matter.

Moods: calm, contemplative, warm

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