fla·men·co (fl -m ng k )n. pl. fla·men·cos 1. a. A dance style of the Andalusian Gypsies characterized by forceful, often improvised rhythms. b. A dance in this style. 2. The guitar music that usually accompanies a dance in this style. [Spanish, Flemish, from Middle Dutch Vl  ming, Fleming.] |
flamenco [fləˈmɛŋkəʊ]
n pl -cos
1. (Music, other) a type of dance music for vocal soloist and guitar, characterized by elaborate melody and sad mood
2. (Performing Arts / Dancing) the dance performed to such music
[from Spanish: like a gipsy, literally: Fleming, from Middle Dutch Vlaminc Fleming]
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| Noun | 1. |  flamenco - guitar music composed for dancing the flamencodance music - music to dance to |
| 2. |  flamenco - a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feetsocial dancing - dancing as part of a social occasion |
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