Year 7 - Term 2 Flamenco Quiz

This refers to the intricate rhythmic footwork of flamenco.

• Farruca

• Solea

• Zapateado

• Braceo

Match the following

• tip of the toes

• punta

• heel

• tacón

• ball of the foot

• golpe

• whole foot

• planta

In which region of Spain did Flamenco emerge?

• Andalusia

• Catalonia

• Aragon

Flamenco is an art form that emerged from an intermingling of different cultures. Which of the following cultures influenced Flamenco?

• Filipino

• Muslim

• Andalusian

• Jewish

True or False. Metal is embedded in the toe and heel of the shoes to enhance the sound of the zapateado.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE?

Flamenco footwork is characterized by “jabbing” the foot downward to the floor—not tapping on the floor. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

Flamenco dancing is meant to be __________ and __________. 

• Passionate & spontaneous

• Lovely & beautiful

• loud & passionate

• fun & exciting

Originally Flamenco dancing was not set to music but to ___________ and ____________.

• Stomping and singing

• snapping and clapping

• clapping and stomping

• Singing and clapping

What is the fundamental rhythmic structure of flamenco music called?

• Bulería

• Compás

• Alegrías

• Soleá