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What are Compás?
Compás is the rhythm each flamenco style contains, with which the rhythmic
tapping of cante, baile and toque is marked. There are different compases, that
of twelve or three times four, which can be for soleá, bulerías,
alegrías...; that of four, which is that of tientos, tangos...; and that
of a combination, which can be for the siguiriya or martinete. It is said that
compás is the heartbeat of flamencos.
La Coralitos, Spain
Compás is the measure of a musical phrase, considering the stress corresponding
to each flamenco style and bearing in mind the guitar accompaniment.
Emmanuela Antoniozzi, Italy
Compás is stress, rhythm and cadence, which determines the style of
the different cantes and toques. It equals structure on a musical level. The opposite
is free cante, such as the taranta, the granaína...
Eric van Santen, Holland
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