(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
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castanets::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bones, clappers, finger cymbals |
| Type of | percussion instrument, percussive instrument |
