flamenco
flamenco Lexical Profile
flamenco Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A traditional art form originating in Andalusia in southern Spain, combining passionate folk singing, intricate acoustic guitar playing, rhythmic handclapping, and expressive percussive footwork.
"During their trip to Seville, they attended an intimate performance of traditional flamenco in a historic courtyard."
A single piece of music or a dance performance executed in the traditional Andalusian flamenco style.
"The guitarist concluded the evening recital by playing a lively flamenco that brought the audience to its feet."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'flamenco' (the Spanish musical and dance tradition) with 'flamingo' (the long-legged pink wading bird), though both words share a historical connection in Spanish.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 19th century from Spanish 'flamenco', literally meaning 'Flemish' (from Middle Dutch 'Vlaming'), which became associated in Andalusia with Romani people and their distinctive musical and dance traditions.