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flamenco
[ flah-meng-koh, fluh- ]
noun
, plural fla·men·cos.
- 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.
- 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
- Also flamencan. of or like the music and dances of the Andalusian Roma:
flamenco rhythms.
flamenco
/ fləˈmɛŋkəʊ /
noun
- a type of dance music for vocal soloist and guitar, characterized by elaborate melody and sad mood
- the dance performed to such music
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of flamenco1
from Spanish: like a gipsy, literally: Fleming, from Middle Dutch Vlaminc Fleming
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Example Sentences
She thanks the band—a neo-folk Flamenco outfit—calling out each member by name.
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So they, like flamenco, are part of a tradition invulnerable to trembling before life at its most decidedly bittersweet.
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Perico, Naos, and Flamenco, three little islands lying in front of Panama.
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A flame of fire is the Arab signification of their name flamenco.
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Presently one of the flamenco women quits her chair, and begins to strike extraordinary postures.
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Don Antonio turns to me and shouts in tones of triumph: "¿Qué flamenco, eh?"
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But that which I will teach you will be a classicized Flamenco.
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