[tɾɔpisˈaljɐ]

Definitions

1. noun

A genre of Brazilian music that emerged in the 1960s, characterized by a mix of traditional folk music and Western rock and pop music influences.

“The tropicalia movement was a key part of Brazil’s cultural revolution in the 1960s.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the tropicalia music genre or its cultural and aesthetic influences.

“The artist’s tropicalia-inspired album was a huge success in Brazil.”