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flamenco

Syllabification: (fla·men·co)
Pronunciation: /fləˈmeNGkō/
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Definition of flamenco

noun

  • a style of Spanish music, played especially on the guitar and accompanied by singing and dancing.
  • a style of spirited, rhythmical dance performed to flamenco music, often with castanets.

Origin:

late 19th century: Spanish, 'like a Gypsy', literally 'Fleming', from Middle Dutch Vlaminc

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