flamenco
Americannoun
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a style of dancing, characteristic of the Andalusian Roma, that is strongly rhythmic and involves vigorous actions, as clapping the hands and stamping the feet.
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a style of instrumental or vocal music originating in southern Spain and typically of an intensely rhythmic, improvisatory character, performed by itself or as an accompaniment to flamenco dancing.
adjective
noun
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a type of dance music for vocal soloist and guitar, characterized by elaborate melody and sad mood
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the dance performed to such music
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of flamenco
First recorded in 1895–1900; from Spanish flamenco “pertaining to the Andalusian Roma,” literally, Fleming 1 (in the sense “a native of Flanders”); the sense shift is variously explained
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He became one of the most convincing early proponents of the world music movement, readily fitting in tabla with flamenco as well as with African, Indonesian , Afro-Cuban, you-name-it drumming.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
At Amama's headquarters in the city of Seville, a mosaic promoting self-examinations and leaflets advertising flamenco classes to fight the side effects of chemotherapy welcome breast cancer sufferers.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
Stylistically, the pieces borrow heavily from Western classical styles including opera, yet folk forms, pop and Rosalía’s beloved flamenco are also in evidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
The exhibition brings together more than 50 works by the artist, considered to be one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century, and will feature an accompanying performance programme of dance and flamenco.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025
Even the music of a flamenco band did not overpower or even cancel out the clamor and tumult that spilled out of the room.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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