Plural of flamenco; lively Spanish dances with rapid footwork, hand clapping, and passionate music that originated in Andalusia.
From Spanish 'flamenco,' possibly from Arabic 'fellah' (peasant) combined with Spanish influences. The word may also relate to the bright red and yellow colors of Flemish tapestries, as Spanish rulers were from the House of Flanders. It evolved to describe the distinctive folk dance style of southern Spain.
Flamenco dancers' rapid footwork can reach speeds of 16 beats per second, and the distinctive clicking sound comes from wooden-heeled shoes striking the floor in complex patterns that take years to master.
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