Castanets
noun
A musical instrument from Spain, usually held in hand and clicked together to make a sound.
The flamenco dancer clicked her castanets to the rhythm of the music.
Often appears as...
- play the castanets
- click the castanets
noun
A musical instrument from Spain, usually held in hand and clicked together to make a sound.
The flamenco dancer clicked her castanets to the rhythm of the music.
Often appears as...
- play the castanets
- click the castanets
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Instrument
Castanets are strongly associated with traditional Spanish music and dances like the flamenco.
She studied Spanish culture and learned to play castanets as part of her routine.
Pro Tip 2/3Percussion Sound
Castanets fall under the percussion instrument category, used for creating rhythm.
In the orchestra, the percussionist played castanets for the Spanish dance number.
Pro Tip 3/3Hand-Held
Unlike most instruments, castanets are handheld and produce sound when clapped together.
At the concert, the musician skillfully held the castanets in one hand while playing.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Instrument
Castanets are strongly associated with traditional Spanish music and dances like the flamenco.
She studied Spanish culture and learned to play castanets as part of her routine.
Pro Tip 2/3Percussion Sound
Castanets fall under the percussion instrument category, used for creating rhythm.
In the orchestra, the percussionist played castanets for the Spanish dance number.
Pro Tip 3/3Hand-Held
Unlike most instruments, castanets are handheld and produce sound when clapped together.
At the concert, the musician skillfully held the castanets in one hand while playing.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Instrument
Castanets are strongly associated with traditional Spanish music and dances like the flamenco.
She studied Spanish culture and learned to play castanets as part of her routine.
Pro Tip 2/3Percussion Sound
Castanets fall under the percussion instrument category, used for creating rhythm.
In the orchestra, the percussionist played castanets for the Spanish dance number.
Pro Tip 3/3Hand-Held
Unlike most instruments, castanets are handheld and produce sound when clapped together.
At the concert, the musician skillfully held the castanets in one hand while playing.
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