Romance (folk tune)

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"Romance" is the name of a traditional Spanish folk tune for solo guitar. Its writer remains anonymous, but it is believed to have been written in the 16th century. In the English-speaking world, the tune is sometimes called "Spanish Romance". It is also known as "Romance Anonimo" in Spanish.

It is one of the most widely-played and recognizable pieces of traditional Spanish guitar music, and has been performed by many musicians. It has also been played in many films, notably Forbidden Games.