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castanets

Pronunciation: [ˌkæstəˈnɛts]

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Learn how to use castanets in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

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.

Example

Have you ever tried playing castanets in a music class?

How to pronounce castanets

Pronunciation: [ˌkæstəˈnɛts]

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