castanets

cas·ta·nets

UK/ˌkæs.təˈnɛts/ uncommon

noun

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

Synonyms

bones
clappers
finger cymbals
maraca

Related words

Broader terms

percussion instrument

Grammar

noun
singular	castanets
plural	castanetses

Nearby words

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