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flamenco Definition

fla·menco (flə meŋkō, -men-)

noun

  1. the Spanish gypsy style of dance (characterized by stamping, clapping, etc.) or music (typically very emotional and mournful)
  2. pl. -·cos a song or dance in this style

Etymology: Sp, lit., Flemish < MDu Flaming, a Fleming

flamenco Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • tap: She also attended a week's National Summer School and a two day work shop studying tap, flamenco, jazz and ballet.
  • combine: Combining Spanish flamenco, North African rhythms with melodic hard rock has won them many fans on these shores.
  • learn: Whether you fancy learning flamenco at sea or sightseeing on a river cruise along the Seine, this is the place to come.
  • dance: Imagine learning to ski in Germany and dancing the flamenco in Spain with top tutors.

Adjective modifier

  • traditional: This was urban music which mixed in Latin American rhythms to produce something much louder and livelier than traditional flamenco.
  • classical: The dancers showed a high level of professionalism and excellent rhythm in a spectacle that ranged from modern type dances to classical flamenco.
  • Spanish: Combining Spanish flamenco, North African rhythms with melodic hard rock has won them many fans on these shores.
  • authentic: If you're looking for authentic flamenco then this, most definitely, is not it.
  • contemporary: Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company returns to the Playhouse by popular demand from 4 to 5 March with an exhilarating evening of contemporary flamenco.
  • fiery: At leisure Seville is the epitome of Spain: fiery flamenco, Moorish splendor, fragrant gardens, elegant plazas and more.

Modifies a noun

  • guitarist: Paco de Lucia is considered by many to be the best flamenco guitarist in the world.
  • dancer: A portrait of a flamenco dancer is carried on, then carried off again.
  • dancing: Evening shows are put on at weekends with flamenco dancing during the summer months.
  • guitar: For my own part, I am now trying to learn flamenco guitar rhythms with my right hand.
  • dance: You can also catch a flamenco dance at several resorts.
  • singer: To this end, Rambert has recruited a number of additions to the company, including a flamenco singer.

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