pasodoble
Dramatic Spanish march
A pasodoble is a quick-marched Spanish dance in duple time, characterized by dramatic poses and cape-like movements evoking bullfighting.
The music accompanying it has the same brisk, martial rhythm.
The dance is a staple of ballroom competition: They performed a fiery pasodoble to close the routine.
Bullfight's fatal sword wielder
- toreroSpanish arena combatant
- corridaFormal Spanish bull contest
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- muletaCloth on stick
arena · bullring · picador · olé · traje de luces · bravery · charge · paseíllo
Iberian Peninsula country
- AndalusiaSpain's southernmost autonomous community
- SevilleAndalusia's capital city
- MadridSpain's governmental seat
- flamencoRhythmic Spanish dance style
fiesta · castanets · feria · plaza · torero · olé · Iberian · Valencia
Dance in three-quarter time
- foxtrotSmooth partner dance
- tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
- quickstepFast-paced ballroom dance
- jiveSwing-era dance or bunk
rumba · samba · cha-cha · merengue · bolero · competition · Latin · standard
Rate of musical performance
- dupleConsisting of two
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- fanfareCeremonial brass announcement
- militaryArmed forces collectively
march · trumpet · drums · dramatic · accent · forte · staccato · introduction
Leisurely public stroll
- separationState of being apart
- attackAggressive act against another
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- arched backSpine bent upward
sharp · staccato · stalking · theatrical · posture · frame · lead · follow
matador
Bullfight's fatal sword wielder
muleta · arena · bullring · picador · olé · traje de luces · bravery · charge · paseíllo
Spain
Iberian Peninsula country
- AndalusiaSpain's southernmost autonomous community
- SevilleAndalusia's capital city
- MadridSpain's governmental seat
flamenco · fiesta · castanets · feria · plaza · torero · olé · Iberian · Valencia
waltz
Dance in three-quarter time
jive · rumba · samba · cha-cha · merengue · bolero · competition · Latin · standard · partnership
tempo
Rate of musical performance
military · march · trumpet · drums · dramatic · accent · forte · staccato · introduction · highlight
promenade
Leisurely public stroll
- separationState of being apart
- attackAggressive act against another
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
arched back · sharp · staccato · stalking · theatrical · posture · frame · lead · follow · routine