16 Nov How much do you know about Flamenco?

Flamenco is one of Spain’s most admired and best known art forms. Since 2010, it has been inscribed on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the UNESCO.

We have put together a quiz to test how much you know about Flamenco. Even experts might learn a thing or two.

We wish you the very best of luck with the quiz!

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1. When was Flamenco first referenced?

 In 1754

 In 1774

 In 1825

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2. Which Spanish region is flamenco not native to?

 Extremadura

 Murcia

 Aragón

 Andalusia

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3. What does flamenco not include?

 Singing

 Wind instruments

 Finger snipping

 Vocalizations

 Electrical instruments

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4. Which people has flamenco been influenced by and been associated with?

 Moroccan immigrants in Spain

 Western European communities in Spain

 Romani people in Spain

 Arabic communities in Spain

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5. Which country has more Flamenco acadamies than Spain?

 France

 Morocco

 Japan

 Germany

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6. Unesco declared Flamenco one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on November 16th in 2010.

 True

 False

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7. Where does the name “Flamenco“ supposedly come from?

 From the fiery behaviour (flama means flame in Spanish) of the predominantly gypsy performers.

 Due to its rapidly growing popularity and its disparity to the conventional art forms, flamenco was referred to as the brand new style (in Spanish “el estilo flamante“).

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8. An important component of the Flamenco are the so called “palos“. But what are they?

 The heels used by the dancers to get the typical stamping sound.

 The traditional bars, flamenco shows are held in.

 The traditional dresses of the female flamenco dancers.

 Different traditional musical forms of flamenco

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9. Which form of Flamenco is the most frequently performed by Flamenco companies?

 The “Flamenco puro“

 The “Flamenco clásico“

 “Flamenco nuevo“

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10. Why are there extremely few young dancers?

 Because they are not considered to have the emotional maturity required to convey the soul of flamenco.

 Due to the economical crisis in Spain, many young dancers prefer learning skills for a job with better employment prospects.

 Signing up for a traditional flamenco academy requires a degree in both ballet and theatrical arts.

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