What is a siguiriya?
Siguiriyas ( Spanish pronunciation: [seɣiˈɾiʝas]; also seguiriyas , siguerillas, siguirillas, seguidilla gitana, etc.) are a form of flamenco music in the cante jondo category. This deep, expressive style is among the most important in flamenco. Siguiriyas are normally played in the key of A Phrygian with each measure (the compás) ...
How many syllables are in a siguiriya?
Traditionally, the verses of siguiriyas are constructed of two short 6 syllable lines, followed by a longer 11 syllable line, then ending with another 6 syllable line, the rhythm being provided by the syllables of the words. An example of this is a verse which has been attributed to Tomas El Nitri :
What are the themes of Siguiriyas?
The lyrics of siguiriyas deal with tragic themes such as imprisonment (e.g., Calabosito Oscuro sung by Juanito Valderrama) the death of a loved one and death in general (e.g., Si Acaso Muero sung by Camarón De La Isla ), love, and religious ideas.