golpe
9.9
A sharp tap on a guitar body that marks the flamenco rhythm
- noun
- /ˈɡolpeɪ/
- Specialized
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golpe
- She marked the rhythm with a sharp golpe on the guitar body.
Examples
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Learning the proper golpe technique is essential for flamenco players.
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Can you hear the golpe in that flamenco song?
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The guitarist used a golpe to add excitement to the performance.
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The guitarist played a strong golpe to set the rhythm.
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The guitarist used a golpe to add excitement to the performance.
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Learning the proper golpe technique is essential for flamenco players.
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She marked the rhythm with a sharp golpe on the guitar body.
Antonyms
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word golpe comes from an old word for a 'blow' or 'hit'. In flamenco music it means a sharp 'tap' on the guitar body that marks and gives strength to the beat.