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Palo is a category of Flamenco styles, each with its own rhythm, mode, and traditional structure specific to the sentiment it expresses.

Golpe is a tapping sound made with the knuckles or fingers on the guitar, adding distinctive percussive effects to the music.

Alegrias are a joyful and fast palo, marked by vibrant, celebratory dancing and singing, and originating from the Cadiz region.

Malagueñas is a melodic Flamenco style originating from Málaga, with expressive lyrical singing and often played without strong rhythmic constraint.

Toque is the guitar playing in Flamenco, providing rhythm and harmony that intertwine with the dance and singing.

Llamada means 'call' and is a musical phrase signaling the end of a section or a transition to a different part of the dance or music.

Duende is the mysterious and profound emotional experience of Flamenco, describing moments of intense feeling and deep connection.

Tientos is a medium tempo palo similar to the Tango, noted for its sensuous moves and the opportunity it gives for expressive dance.

Cartagenera originates from the city of Cartagena and is a palo with a mournful quality, featuring deep vocals and a slow, solemn guitar accompaniment.

Jaleo consists of vocalizations and encouragement, such as shouts of '¡Olé!' from the audience and performers, enhancing the energetic atmosphere.

Braceo pertains to the arm movements in Flamenco, expressing the dance's emotion with grace, strength, and fluidity.

Bulerías is a fast and lively Flamenco palo known for its playful and improvisational nature, often featured at the closing of performances.

Siguiriyas, often confused with Seguiriyas, is a dramatic and intense palo, with a deep emotional charge and compelling rhythms.

Guajiras is a palo with Cuban influence, known for its light, flirtatious character and use of fan and handkerchief props in the dance.

Serrana is a palo that reflects the life and stories of the mountain people, characterized by its powerful singing and profound sentiment.

Caracoles combines elements of the Soleá and Alegrias, characterized by its spiraling turns and lyrics that reference traditional Flamenco themes.

Zambra is a Flamenco dance style that originated from the Gypsy wedding dances and known for its more oriental and free-form expression.

Palmas are the handclaps in Flamenco, they serve as percussive accompaniment, helping to keep rhythm and enhance the performance.

Falseta is a melodic passage played on the guitar, often improvised, showcasing the musician's skill and complementing the dance and song.

Zapateado refers to the percussive footwork in Flamenco, in which the dancer's feet strike the floor as if playing a musical instrument.

Seguiriyas is a deep and serious palo in Flamenco with complex rhythms, traditionally exploring themes of existential pain and deep sorrow.

Cante is the vocal expression in Flamenco, it's the heart of the performance that conveys deep emotion and storytelling.

Floreo involves the hand and finger movements in Flamenco, often detailed and delicate, adding to the dance's expressive qualities.

Fandangos are a diverse palo known for their varying tempos and meters, often incorporating lively dances and intricate guitar work.

Martinete is sung without guitar accompaniment, traditionally accompanied by the sounds of the blacksmith's hammer and anvil, and expresses somber themes.

Desplante is an assertive and often improvised posture or step in Flamenco signifying the end of a passage, displaying the dancer's confidence.

Sevillanas are a popular, folkloric style of Flamenco that is danced in pairs and commonly performed at fairs and festivals in Spain.

Taconeo is the footwork in Flamenco, comprising of heelwork and complex rhythmic patterns that demonstrate the dancer's technique.

Garrotin is known for its upbeat and cheeky character, distinguished by its use of the bordon - a deep rhythm played on the lower strings of the guitar.

Baile refers to the dance aspect of Flamenco, characterized by its expressive movements, intricate footwork, and dynamic energy.

Compás is the rhythmic pattern in Flamenco, a structural element that governs the timing and beat of the performance.

Soleá is a fundamental Flamenco palo, characterized by its solemn and profound emotional expression, often performed in a slow tempo.

Rondena is a palo associated with the town of Ronda, its music is reflective and played in a free-form rhythm, often featuring a specially tuned guitar.

Caña is an old style closely associated with Soleá, featuring strong vocalization and a traditional patriarchal feel in the rhythmic patterns.

Marcaje means 'marking' in Flamenco, it refers to movement sequences that keep the rhythm and articulate the dance without complex footwork.

Letra is the verse or lyrics of a Flamenco song, often poignant and reflective of common themes such as love, death, or social issues.

Tangos in Flamenco are characterized by a lively rhythm and are distinct from the Argentine Tango, often allowing for interaction with the audience.

Petenera is a Flamenco form with a distinctive rhythm and is known for its tragic lore, suggesting the dance brings bad luck.

Escobilla is a section of the dance featuring prolonged and elaborate footwork, showcasing the dancer’s rhythmic skills.

Taranto is a Flamenco palo from the Almería region, featuring a slower tempo and known for its profound expression and austere mood.