Seguidilla is a Spanish dance with a ternary rhythm which is very animated. It is accompanied by castanets and guitars.
This dance has not clear documented origins, but it became one of the main Spanish dances and got more and more theatrical, till it was named “bolero”.
The Seguidilla is a Spanish musical composition, whose origins dates back to the 15th century. Its rhythm is fast and its lyrics are lively and cutting. The topics use to be love and joy, jealousy, anger and reconciliation. It became very popular during Cervantes’ times and was included in many works of the 18th century Spanish theatre. It diffused through the South and the Centre of Spain, modifying and creating different varieties: sevillanas gitanas, seguidillas of Murcia and Mancha.
The seguidilla of Mancha is a genuine artistic creation of Castilla La Mancha, and even though there is not a reliable documentation of its musical structure, its lyrics was preserved .