Definition

1. Noun:
   • A style of music and dance from Andalusia, Spain: Flamenco is a highly expressive art form, traditionally associated with the Romani people (Gitanos) of Andalusia. It is characterized by its emotional intensity, complex rhythms, and often improvisational nature.
   • A performance of this art form: The word can refer to a specific song, dance, or musical piece within this tradition.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We went to a small tavern in Seville to watch an authentic flamenco.
  • The singer's powerful voice is perfect for flamenco.
  • She has been studying flamenco dance for ten years.

Advanced Usage

• As an attributive noun (used to describe other nouns): Flamenco is often used before another noun to indicate a relationship to the art form.
  • The festival featured several flamenco guitarists.
  • They wore traditional flamenco dresses.

Variants and Related Words

• Flamenco dancer (n): A performer who dances flamenco.
• Flamenco singer / cantaor (m), cantaora (f) (n): A vocalist in flamenco music.
• Flamenco guitarist (n): A musician who plays the guitar for flamenco.

Synonyms

• Spanish dance: A general term, though it lacks the specific cultural and stylistic connotations of "flamenco."
• Andalusian music: Refers to the regional origin but is broader than the specific art form of flamenco.

Related Idioms & Phrases

(While there are no direct phrasal verbs, flamenco is central to several cultural phrases.) - To have duende: In flamenco, duende refers to a state of profound emotion, authenticity, and spirit that transcends technical skill in a performance. - The dancer's performance was breathtaking; she truly had duende. - Palmas: The rhythmic hand-clapping that is a fundamental part of flamenco music and dance accompaniment. - The intricate *palmas drove the rhythm of the bulerías.*

Noun

1. a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet
2. guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco