1. Music composed for dancing the carioca 
2. A lively ballroom dance that resembles the samba

1. A native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro

Derived forms: Cariocas, cariocas

Type of: ballroom dance, ballroom dancing, Brazilian, dance music

Part of: Rio, Rio de Janeiro

Encyclopedia: Carioca

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