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- [flah-meng-koh, fluh-]
- /flɑˈmɛŋ koʊ, flə-/
- /fləˈmeŋ.kəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flah-meng-koh, fluh-]
- /flɑˈmɛŋ koʊ, flə-/
Definitions of flamenco word
- noun plural flamenco a style of dancing, characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies, that is strongly rhythmic and involves vigorous actions, as clapping the hands and stamping the feet. 1
- noun plural flamenco a style of instrumental or vocal music originating in southern Spain and typically of an intensely rhythmic, improvisatory character, performed by itself or as an accompaniment to flamenco dancing. 1
- adjective flamenco Also, flamencan. of or like the music and dances of the Andalusian Gypsies: flamenco rhythms. 1
- noun flamenco A style of Spanish music, played especially on the guitar and accompanied by singing and dancing. 1
- noun flamenco Spanish dancing style 1
- variable noun flamenco Flamenco is a Spanish dance that is danced to a special type of guitar music. 0
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Origin of flamenco
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < Spanish: pertaining to the Andalusian Gypsies, literally, Fleming; the sense shift is variously explained
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Parts of speech for Flamenco
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flamenco popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
flamenco usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with flamenco
- what is flamenco?
- how to play flamenco guitar?
- where did flamenco originated?
- what is flamenco dancing?
- where was flamenco originated?
- where is flamenco from?
- what is a flamenco dancer?
- in what area of spain did flamenco originate?
- what is the flamenco dance in spain?
- how to dance flamenco?
- where to buy flamenco dresses?
- how to sing flamenco?
- why do flamenco dancers wear red?
- how to flamenco dance?
- what is a flamenco?
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