seguidilla

Spanish composer

Definition

A lively Spanish song and dance form in triple meter with regional variants including the Seguidilla murciana; often features guitar-like accompaniment patterns.

Interpretive Guidance

In seguidilla textures, maintain a lilting triple-meter pulse while bringing out the melodic line clearly above the accompaniment.

Context

Scope Used by Manuel de Falla
Language Spanish

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