castanets
Pronunciation: [ˌkæstəˈnɛts]
Word
Context: "music"
(noun) a pair of small, handheld percussion instruments made of wood or plastic that make a clicking sound when you clap them together. Musicians use castanets to create rhythms, especially in Spanish music and dance.
Example
She played the castanets beautifully during the flamenco performance.
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He didn't enjoy the castanets; he preferred listening to the piano instead.
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Have you ever tried playing castanets in a music class?
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