CASTANETS
\kˈastɐnˌɛts], \kˈastɐnˌɛts], \k_ˈa_s_t_ɐ_n_ˌɛ_t_s]\
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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
By Princeton University
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Two small, concave shells of ivory or hard wood, shaped like spoons, fastened to the thumb, and beaten together with the middle finger; - used by the Spaniards and Moors as an accompaniment to their dance and guitars.
By Oddity Software
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