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Meaning of castanets

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

castanets

Pronunciation:/ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛts/

noun

Definitions

  1. A percussion instrument (idiophone) of Spanish origin, consisting of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by a string, held in the hand and used to produce clicking sounds; any hand-held percussion idiophone that can be played with the fingers, such as bones or spoons.