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When there is no rhythm in flamenco we call this Libre. Most all of the Libre Cante comes from the Fandango family and includes the Fandango, Taranta, Granaina, Malagueña and more.
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Macho - Glossary Term
When a piece/song/dance changes key or tempo at the end we call the the Macho. For example, the Tangos are the macho of Tientos and the Rumba is the Macho of Tangos.
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Subida - Glossary Term
Literally a "lift', a subida is a quickening of tempo, which can be gradual or sudden.
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Rasgueado - Glossary Term
Flamenco strumming - any time you use the back of the nails of your fingers (not the thumb) to play a note.
Flick out each finger as if you are flicking a bug off your knee. We are trying for individual, percussive, and rhythmic strokes with each finger, rather than just unfurling your finger...
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