Bossa Nova, by how it feels

Bossa Nova is mostly low-intensity. 57 of the 70 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Bossa Nova

Across the 70 Bossa Nova songs we've measured, intensity averages 26/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from One Note Samba (the calmest here, 11) to Cravo e Canela (the most charged, 53), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1958–2025.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Divino Maravilhoso.

Safe for sensitive ears (57)

Controlled — moderate intensity (13)

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