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flamenco
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fla·men·co  (fl-mngk)
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 Vlming, 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]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.flamencoflamenco - guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco
dance music - music to dance to
2.flamencoflamenco - a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet
social dancing - dancing as part of a social occasion
Translations
flamenco [fləˈmeŋkəʊ]
A. Nflamenco m
B. CPD [music] → flamenco; [dancer] → de flamenco
flamenco [fləˈmɛŋkəʊ] nflamenco m
flamenco
nFlamenco m
adjFlamenco-; flamenco dancerFlamencotänzer(in) m(f)
flamenco [fləˈmɛŋkəʊ] nflamenco
flamenco [fləˈmɛŋkəʊ] nflamenco


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