Flamenco
noun
A type of Spanish music and dance.
The dancer performed a beautiful flamenco.
Often appears as...
- perform flamenco
- practice flamenco
adjective
Connected with the traditional song and dance of Spain.
She bought a flamenco dress for her performance.
Often appears as...
- flamenco dancer
- flamenco guitar
noun
A type of Spanish music and dance.
The dancer performed a beautiful flamenco.
Often appears as...
- perform flamenco
- practice flamenco
adjective
Connected with the traditional song and dance of Spain.
She bought a flamenco dress for her performance.
Often appears as...
- flamenco dancer
- flamenco guitar
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Flamenco is deeply rooted in Spanish culture, often expressing emotions like passion and sorrow.
Her flamenco captured the audience with its intense passion.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Dance
While flamenco includes dance, it also incorporates singing (cante) and guitar-playing (toque).
The flamenco performance included soulful singing and masterful guitar playing.
Pro Tip 3/3Distinct Style
Flamenco often features fast footwork, intricate hand movements, and expressive body language.
The flamenco dancers' rapid footwork was mesmerizing.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Flamenco is deeply rooted in Spanish culture, often expressing emotions like passion and sorrow.
Her flamenco captured the audience with its intense passion.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Dance
While flamenco includes dance, it also incorporates singing (cante) and guitar-playing (toque).
The flamenco performance included soulful singing and masterful guitar playing.
Pro Tip 3/3Distinct Style
Flamenco often features fast footwork, intricate hand movements, and expressive body language.
The flamenco dancers' rapid footwork was mesmerizing.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Flamenco is deeply rooted in Spanish culture, often expressing emotions like passion and sorrow.
Her flamenco captured the audience with its intense passion.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Dance
While flamenco includes dance, it also incorporates singing (cante) and guitar-playing (toque).
The flamenco performance included soulful singing and masterful guitar playing.
Pro Tip 3/3Distinct Style
Flamenco often features fast footwork, intricate hand movements, and expressive body language.
The flamenco dancers' rapid footwork was mesmerizing.
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The Hidden Power of Sad...
And they tell researchers that they associate sad music with beauty and wonder and transcendence, the so-called sublime emotions. And you know, just think of how many musical genres tap into sorrow, right. There’s Spanish flamenco and Portuguese fado and the Irish lament
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Rhythm in a box: The...
By stretching guitar strings along the inside of the tapa, the flamenco musicians were able to create a buzz-like snare sound. Combined with the regular base tone, this gave the cajon a sound close to a basic drum set. The cajon quickly caught on,
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Destination Spain PIPE...
oriental and gypsy influences blending together to produce this world-renowned sound and if you're really lucky you might catch a - of flamenco not on a stage but in its rise most authentic form as a spontaneous outburst late at
Video examples
The Hidden Power of Sad...
And they tell researchers that they associate sad music with beauty and wonder and transcendence, the so-called sublime emotions. And you know, just think of how many musical genres tap into sorrow, right. There’s Spanish flamenco and Portuguese fado and the Irish lament
Video examples
Rhythm in a box: The...
By stretching guitar strings along the inside of the tapa, the flamenco musicians were able to create a buzz-like snare sound. Combined with the regular base tone, this gave the cajon a sound close to a basic drum set. The cajon quickly caught on,
Video examples
Destination Spain PIPE...
oriental and gypsy influences blending together to produce this world-renowned sound and if you're really lucky you might catch a - of flamenco not on a stage but in its rise most authentic form as a spontaneous outburst late at
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Quote examples
Joe Satriani
American Musician
I love classical music, but I hated classical guitar. But I like flamenco, because there was something else there going on. It wasn't just the notes being thrown at you. And there were certain kinds of jazz that I really liked and other kinds that just went right over my head.
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Walter Mercado
Puerto Rican Celebrity
I have always been very conscious of my way of dressing. During my years as a ballet and flamenco dancer, I outshone everybody with my embellished and beautiful clothes. The designers who created my clothing loved making outfits that were extravagant and out of this world.
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Jose Gonzalez
Swedish Musician
I grew up with a strong Spanish influence. I tried to learn flamenco when I was younger. But it's like my teacher said: 'It takes a lifetime to learn flamenco.
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John Densmore
American Musician
Robby had a flamenco and folk music background. I was so enamored with watching Robby's fingers crawl across the flamenco guitar strings like a crab.
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Jim James
American Musician
I listened to 'En la Ceremony' and had always wished it had some flamenco guitar.
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Anoushka Shankar
British Musician
There's a very primal, emotional response I feel when I hear flamenco.
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Rosalia
Spanish Singer
Everything is in flamenco. Spirituality, loyalty, humility, valor.
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Martin Garrix
Dutch Musician
I played the Spanish guitar for eight years, like flamenco.
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Julie Newmar
American Actress
I started dancing when I was 5 years old. Ballet. Flamenco.
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Edgardo Osorio
Designer
Every woman looks good in a flamenco dress.
Quote examples
Joe Satriani
American Musician
I love classical music, but I hated classical guitar. But I like flamenco, because there was something else there going on. It wasn't just the notes being thrown at you. And there were certain kinds of jazz that I really liked and other kinds that just went right over my head.
Quote examples
Walter Mercado
Puerto Rican Celebrity
I have always been very conscious of my way of dressing. During my years as a ballet and flamenco dancer, I outshone everybody with my embellished and beautiful clothes. The designers who created my clothing loved making outfits that were extravagant and out of this world.
Quote examples
Jose Gonzalez
Swedish Musician
I grew up with a strong Spanish influence. I tried to learn flamenco when I was younger. But it's like my teacher said: 'It takes a lifetime to learn flamenco.
Quote examples
John Densmore
American Musician
Robby had a flamenco and folk music background. I was so enamored with watching Robby's fingers crawl across the flamenco guitar strings like a crab.
Quote examples
Jim James
American Musician
I listened to 'En la Ceremony' and had always wished it had some flamenco guitar.
Quote examples
Anoushka Shankar
British Musician
There's a very primal, emotional response I feel when I hear flamenco.
Quote examples
Rosalia
Spanish Singer
Everything is in flamenco. Spirituality, loyalty, humility, valor.
Quote examples
Martin Garrix
Dutch Musician
I played the Spanish guitar for eight years, like flamenco.
Quote examples
Julie Newmar
American Actress
I started dancing when I was 5 years old. Ballet. Flamenco.
Quote examples
Edgardo Osorio
Designer
Every woman looks good in a flamenco dress.
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