Flamenco

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  flamenco \flamenco\ n.
     1. a strongly rhythmic and vigorous style of dancing
        characteristic of the Andalusian gypsies, characterized by
        clapping and stamping of feet.
  
     Syn: gypsy dancing.


          [WordNet 1.5]
  
     2. (Mus.) a strongly rhythmic style of music originating in
        southern Spain, often improvisatorial, performed by
        itself, often on a guitar, or as an accompaniment to
        flamenco dancing.
        [PJC]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  flamenco
       n 1: guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco
       2: a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian gypsies;
          vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet
          [syn: {gypsy dancing}]