Tarantas
(SONG FORM. CANTE JONDO. TOQUE LIBRE) Taranta is the song form of the miners. Originating in the province of Almeria, these songs are also associated with the neighboring provinces of Jaen and Murcia. Tarantas reflects a sense of tragedy, deprivation and sorrow. The dark sounding discordant melodies and open chords used in Tarantas give it a distinctive Oriental character. This doesn't mean Chinese. In
flamenco speak, the word Oriental is taken to mean Arabic. The world is full of wonders, is it not?
Tarantos
(Song and dance form) A danceable form of Tarantas with a steady compás in 2/4 time.
