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

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

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

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

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

Granaína comes from Granada and is known for its reflective, lyrical style, often played with a free rhythm and incorporating Moorish musical influences.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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