Flamenco is a guitar-based form of music, originating from the Andalusian region of Spain. It is the result of a combination of Andalusian, Gypsy, Moorish, Byzantine and Sephardic influences. The style of flamenco guitar playing alternates between the plucking of individual strings, and hard, abrupt, rhythmic strumming, often within the same song. The strummed sections of flamenco songs are often accompanied by rhythmic hand clapping and feet stomping.
Jota is a lively, uptempo music from the Aragon region of northeastern Spain. It is a percussive music, often incorporating drums, tambourines, and castanets along with guitars and lutes, and is often performed in a 3/4 or 6/8 time signature. Jota music is accompanied by a dance specific to this style of music. Regional costumes are usually worn by jota dancers, encouraging a sense of local pride and identity.
Cante jondo, which translates to "deep singing," is a more intense and dramatic variation of flamenco music. Given the philosophical and spiritual nature of cante jondo lyricism, it's possible that this form of music has its origins in public religious worship. Unlike jota and guitar-based flamenco music, cante jondo is more oriented towards vocal or choral performance than instrumental performance.