castanets

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛts/

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• Rhymes: -ɛts

Noun

castanets (uncountable)

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.

Derived terms

• castanetist

Translations

a percussion instrument — see castanet

References

• 2013. You Asked Aunt Rocky: Answers & Advice About Raqs Sharqi and Raqs Shaabi. C. Varga Dinicu. Pg. 242.