flamenco

[US]/flə'meŋkəʊ/
[UK]/flə'mɛŋko/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a traditional Spanish dance performed by the Gypsy people, characterized by its passionate and lively style

Example Sentences

Andalusia, the home of flamenco

a flamenco singer brings a primitive edge to the music.

She’s a very good flamenco dancer.

She danced flamenco with passion and grace.

The guitarist played flamenco music at the restaurant.

Flamenco is a traditional Spanish dance.

The flamenco performance was mesmerizing.

She wore a beautiful flamenco dress for the event.

The flamenco dancers moved with precision and passion.

The singer's voice perfectly complemented the flamenco guitar.

He learned to play flamenco guitar from a young age.

The flamenco show was a highlight of the cultural festival.

The dancer's footwork was intricate and rhythmic in the flamenco performance.

Real-world Examples

As he matured, de Lucia started mixing traditional flamenco with music from Brazil, and jazz and pop.

Source: NPR News March 2014 Compilation

So, who chose the flamenco outfits for the waiters?

Source: Deadly Women

Music is everywhere… on the streets, in flamenco bars, and clubs.

Source: Cloud Travel Handbook

And a 25-year-old Venezuelan flamenco dancer has been crowned Miss Universe 2013.

Source: AP Listening November 2013 Collection

Spanish musician, Paco de Lucia, one of the world's greatest flamenco guitarists died.

Source: NPR News March 2014 Compilation

Ooh, it's gone a bit flamenco, hasn't it?

Source: Miranda Season 3

There are many different forms of dance, ranging from classical ballet to hip-hop, belly dancing, flamenco and traditional folk dances.

Source: World Holidays

Meanwhile, a sea slug called the Spanish dancer cuts a swath through Australian waters like a whirl of a flamenco skirt.

Source: Ocean Original Soundtrack

There's Spanish flamenco and Portuguese fado, and the Irish lament, and American country music and the blues.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) March 2022 Compilation

He brought in flamenco dancer and choreographer Melissa Cruz, and other musicians to create La Ruya’s unique sound.

Source: VOA Standard May 2013 Collection

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