16 Nov How much do you know about Flamenco? Posted at 14:56h in Spanish Culture by juan 0 Likes 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! Uncategorized 1. When was Flamenco first referenced? In 1754 In 1774 In 1825 Loading… 2. Which Spanish region is flamenco not native to? Extremadura Murcia Aragón Andalusia Loading… 3. What does flamenco not include? Singing Wind instruments Finger snipping Vocalizations Electrical instruments Loading… 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 Loading… 5. Which country has more Flamenco acadamies than Spain? France Morocco Japan Germany Loading… 6. Unesco declared Flamenco one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on November 16th in 2010. True False Loading… 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“). Loading… 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 Loading… 9. Which form of Flamenco is the most frequently performed by Flamenco companies? The “Flamenco puro“ The “Flamenco clásico“ “Flamenco nuevo“ Loading… 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. Loading… Would you like to know more about Flamenco and the Spanish culture in general? SIgn up Leave us you contact details to receive more information about our Spanish courses in Spain. To see your results, just click on the submit button. Thank you for participating in our Quiz! Your email address: Your name: I have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions of Use of this site. I consent to receiving information from MUNDOLENGUA CENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE ESPAÑOL S.L Loading… Have you learned new things with our quiz “How much do you know about Flamenco”? Would you like to learn flamenco dancing and to attend the best flamenco shows in the world? Then, Sevilla should be in your bucket list destinations! Tags: Spanish traditions, studying abroad in Spain, Spanish customs, Discover Spain
