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💃 · Chapter 3 · Intermediate — Exercise 4: A Night of Flamenco
The heart of Andalucía.
Carmen takes you to an intimate tablao. No tourist show — this is the real thing: duende, zapateado and a cantaor who raises the hairs on your neck.
Phase 1 of 3 — Vocabulary
Words you need to know
Study these 10 words. You'll use them to describe a live flamenco experience.
el tablao
→
flamenco venue
el zapateado
→
footwork / stamping
el duende
→
magical spirit / soul
la guitarra
→
guitar
el aplauso
→
applause
el cantaor
→
flamenco singer
la bata de cola
→
trailing dress
el compás
→
rhythm / beat
la palma
→
handclap
el escenario
→
stage