What does the cryptic crossword clue "Steps taken by Brazilian leader — a star (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Steps taken by Brazilian". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BOSS (synonym of "leader") + A (abbreviation of "- a") + NOVA (synonym of "star"); definition: "Steps taken by Brazilian" The answer is BOSSA NOVA.

Steps taken by Brazilian leader — a star (5,4)

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