Flamenco History

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What is the origin of Flamenco?

  1. Andalusia, Spain

  2. Italy

  3. India

  4. Greece


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flamenco originated in Andalusia, Spain, in the 18th century.

What are the three main components of Flamenco?

  1. Singing, dancing, and guitar playing

  2. Singing, dancing, and percussion

  3. Singing, dancing, and castanets

  4. Singing, dancing, and palmas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main components of Flamenco are singing, dancing, and guitar playing.

What is the most common form of Flamenco singing?

  1. Soleá

  2. Seguiriya

  3. Bulería

  4. Alegrías


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soleá is the most common form of Flamenco singing.

What is the most common form of Flamenco dancing?

  1. Soleá

  2. Seguiriya

  3. Bulería

  4. Alegrías


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bulería is the most common form of Flamenco dancing.

What is the most common form of Flamenco guitar playing?

  1. Soleá

  2. Seguiriya

  3. Bulería

  4. Alegrías


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soleá is the most common form of Flamenco guitar playing.

Who is considered to be the greatest Flamenco singer of all time?

  1. Camarón de la Isla

  2. Paco de Lucía

  3. Antonio Gades

  4. Carmen Amaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Camarón de la Isla is considered to be the greatest Flamenco singer of all time.

Who is considered to be the greatest Flamenco guitarist of all time?

  1. Camarón de la Isla

  2. Paco de Lucía

  3. Antonio Gades

  4. Carmen Amaya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Paco de Lucía is considered to be the greatest Flamenco guitarist of all time.

Who is considered to be the greatest Flamenco dancer of all time?

  1. Camarón de la Isla

  2. Paco de Lucía

  3. Antonio Gades

  4. Carmen Amaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carmen Amaya is considered to be the greatest Flamenco dancer of all time.

When did Flamenco become a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

  1. 2002

  2. 2008

  3. 2010

  4. 2012


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Flamenco became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.

What is the name of the annual Flamenco festival held in Seville, Spain?

  1. La Bienal de Flamenco

  2. El Festival de Flamenco de Jerez

  3. El Festival de Flamenco de Córdoba

  4. El Festival de Flamenco de Granada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

La Bienal de Flamenco is the name of the annual Flamenco festival held in Seville, Spain.

What is the name of the annual Flamenco festival held in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain?

  1. La Bienal de Flamenco

  2. El Festival de Flamenco de Jerez

  3. El Festival de Flamenco de Córdoba

  4. El Festival de Flamenco de Granada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

El Festival de Flamenco de Jerez is the name of the annual Flamenco festival held in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

What is the name of the annual Flamenco festival held in Córdoba, Spain?

  1. La Bienal de Flamenco

  2. El Festival de Flamenco de Jerez

  3. El Festival de Flamenco de Córdoba

  4. El Festival de Flamenco de Granada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

El Festival de Flamenco de Córdoba is the name of the annual Flamenco festival held in Córdoba, Spain.

What is the name of the annual Flamenco festival held in Granada, Spain?

  1. La Bienal de Flamenco

  2. El Festival de Flamenco de Jerez

  3. El Festival de Flamenco de Córdoba

  4. El Festival de Flamenco de Granada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

El Festival de Flamenco de Granada is the name of the annual Flamenco festival held in Granada, Spain.

What is the name of the annual Flamenco festival held in Madrid, Spain?

  1. La Bienal de Flamenco

  2. El Festival de Flamenco de Jerez

  3. El Festival de Flamenco de Córdoba

  4. El Festival de Flamenco de Granada


Correct Option:
Explanation:

El Festival de Flamenco de Madrid is the name of the annual Flamenco festival held in Madrid, Spain.

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