Word
flamenco
Phoneticsfla·men·co
US/fɫəˈmɛŋˌkoʊ/
UK/flɐmˈɛŋkəʊ/
Definition
n. a traditional style of music and dance from southern Spain. It is usually performed by a group of people who sing, play guitar, and dance at the same time.
n. a traditional form of music and dance from southern Spain, characterized by rhythmic guitar playing, vocal improvisation, and expressive dance. Often performed in a group setting with a singer, guitarist, and dancer.
Examples
“The group performed a traditional flamenco at the local festival.”
“After the dinner, the waiter asked if we wanted to see a flamenco show at the nearby theater.”
“The rhythmic complexity of flamenco requires a deep understanding of traditional Spanish percussion, while the vocal styles often involve intricate improvisation and emotional storytelling.”
Examples
simple
“The group performed a traditional flamenco at the local festival.”
contextual
“After the dinner, the waiter asked if we wanted to see a flamenco show at the nearby theater.”
complex
“The rhythmic complexity of flamenco requires a deep understanding of traditional Spanish percussion, while the vocal styles often involve intricate improvisation and emotional storytelling.”
Real-World Examples
“Can you dance flamenco to Eye of the Tiger?” Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish flamenco, from Middle Dutch vlaminc (“Fleming”) (> Dutch Vlaming).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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