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